“The same night the Lord appeared to him and said: ‘I am the God of your father Abraham. You have no need to fear, since I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.’ ” —Genesis 26:24

Almost everything Isaac did turned out great since he was the child of the promise. The Lord protected Isaac’s wife and made him extremely prosperous in crops, flocks, and herds. And, even in the desert, Isaac struck water when he dug a well.

Prayer: Father, may everything I do prosper because I delight in Your law (Ps 1:2-3).
Promise: “We are convinced that the Lord is with you, so we propose that there be a sworn agreement between our two sides.” —26:28

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