Making changes mid-course is not easy. As a matter of fact we would resist it as much as possible. Sometimes we would resist making that change because of the discomfort it would cause. It could also be the result of pride not allowing us to acknowledge our mistakes.

Isaac had already left and arrived in Gerar, the land of the Philistines (Genesis 26:2-3). He was running away from the famine in Palestine. There was no way to survive, the crops failed and people were suffering. It was natural for Isaac to flee the land of famine and to go to the Land of Plenty, which was Egypt.

Genesis 26:2-3

[2] And the LORD appeared to him and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land of which I shall tell you. 

[3] Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and your offspring I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father. (Genesis 26:2-3)

Thus God intervened and reminded him that he was to remain in the land of Palestine. God had plans to bless him and his descendants in the midst of the famine. Normally, we would be inclined to doubt if this was really a word from God. 

We might make a logical deduction that God would not suggest something this foolish. Remaining in the land of drought, or continuing in a land of decline isn’t logical. But Isaac passed up his human logic and decided to obey and change course. Learning to listen to God’s voice and to be flexible with our plans will certainly be a great asset for us. 

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