There sure seems to be a glaring difference in the way Abraham responded and how his son Isaac responded, to the delayed promise of God. The original promise of descendants and blessing was given to Abraham, but it was also passed down to Isaac. Both Abraham and Isaac experienced “trouble” with their wives and the ability to conceive. Look at the two responses:
Genesis 15:2 But Abram replied “O Sovereign Lord, what good are all your blessings when I don’t even have a son? Since you’ve given ME no children, Eliezer of Damascus, a servant in my household, will inherit all my wealth.” Three things stick out in Abraham’s response. Complaint (what good are all your blessings) . Blame (YOU’VE given me no children). Selfishness (ME)
Genesis 25:21 Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was unable to have children. BECAUSE he knew the promise, He pleaded instead of complained. Because he knew the promise, he petitioned the promise giver (pleaded WITH the Lord) instead casting him the blame. Because he knew the promise, he asked on HER behalf instead of selfishly for his own.
I could be (and most likely am) way off, but this is what God challenged me with: Plead don’t complain. Petition don’t blame. Pray selflessly not selfishly.
Till the end,
Jeff
I totaly agree ! If we do not ask for help.We may not get it…We can not blame God for what is going on in are life’s.But we sure can ask him for his loving help……..Just like we would do with are family and friends. We need to remember,We are part of the family of christ.