Genesis 26:18 - "Isaac dug again the wells of water that had been dug in the days of his father Abraham; for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham and he gave them the names that his father had given them."
During a two-day 'retreat' setting in which I participated this week at our conference center with elders from across Louisiana, I thought a great deal about these words from last week's lesson in our Genesis study. Quite unexpectedly, I was able to spend a great deal of time with one of my mentors, picking his brain about things past, present, and future. Through more than a couple of hours of conversation, bits of wisdom and advice came from my friend. As we talked, I was reminded once again of how much he had to offer me through the experiences of his life and ministry.
Long story short, Isaac was able to draw live-giving water out of wells that had been dug long before.
Long story short, my friend offered me some great insight and wisdom from wells that he had dug long before.
Long story short, there's a lot of wells that have been dug long before you, wells full of life-giving and life-sustaining water. When was the last time you went and drank from wells dug long before you?
In an age where so many will tell you that the key to a vibrant and fruitful faith (or a vibrant and fruitful church) is found only through the newest and hippest, don't forget there are a lot of wells from which to dig that are full of life. We need the wells of Genesis 26:18 just as we need the wells of Genesis 26:22.
See you Sunday!
Lamar
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