Embracing Change To Experience Life!Genesis 26:24,25

3 Things in the life of Isaac which are symbolic of SPIRITUAL NECESSITIESfor anyone who desiresto live a life of faith.

Genesis 26:25. Isaac built an altar thereand called on the name of the LORD. There he pitched his tent, and there his servantsdug a well. [TNIV]

Genesis 26:25a. Isaac built an altarthere and calledon the name of the LORD.. [TNIV]

Genesis 26:13,14. 13 The man (Isaac) became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy. 14 He had so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. [TNIV]

Genesis 26:16. Then Abimelek said to Isaac, Move away from us;you have becometoo powerful for us. [TNIV]

Genesis 26:23,24. 23 From there he went up to Beersheba. 24 That night the LORD appeared to him and said, I am the God of your father Abraham. .

Genesis 26:23,24. . Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendantsfor the sake of myservant Abraham. [TNIV]

What was Isaacs response to the revelation of God? Genesis 26:25. Isaac built an altar thereand called on the name of the LORD. There he pitched his tent, and there his servantsdug a well. [TNIV]

What does an ALTARspeaks of here? Genesis 22:10-12

Possibly NO-ONEknew theCOST OF FULL DEDICATIONmore than Isaac.

An ALTAR is whereyou make yoursacrifices to God.

Romans 12:1. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies asa living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is true worship (reasonable service). [TNIV]

Elijah . 1 Kings 18

Genesis 26:25b. .There he pitchedhis tent, .. [TNIV] A TENT speaks of.

His house was notsome geographical location where all his possessions were established his home was wherever God and His will were to be found.

As Christians, we are pilgrims PASSING THROUGH this world. We must remain DETACHED from this world and all that it holds dear. because our hearts belong toanother Kingdom.

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep,in order to gain whathe cannot lose.

Matthew 6:33. But seek first his kingdom. [TNIV] We must bedetachedfrom thisworlds pleasure.

1 John 2:15,17. 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If you love the world, love for the Father is not in you. . 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. [TNIV]

Genesis 26:25c. . and there his (Isaacs) servants dug a well. [TNIV] A WELL speaks of.

The Bible describes a person who reads and meditates upon the Word of God as:... like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers. [Psalm 1:3]

For Isaac it was a matterof life and death. It was a matter of DIGGING or DYING!He had to have water.

The same is true concerning Gods Word in our lives. Without it we willDIE SPIRITUALLY!

Matthew 4:4. ... It is written: 'People (man) do not live on bread alone, but on every word that comesfrom the mouth of God. [TNIV]

We cant live without theWord of God.We are dependent on it.It gives us life! Yet many people can go onliving for Jesus and serving Him on empty tank(spiritually bankrupt).

A WELLspeaks ofDEPENDENCE.Dependence on the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word for our life journeyand victory.

3 Things Isaac did.

Are these characteristics present in your life today?

Have you built an altar? Daily renewing your DEDICATION to the Lord.

Have you pitch a tent?DETACHED from the things of this world.

Have you dug a well?DEPENDENT upon theWord of God.