As we continue through the Hall of Fame of Faith this Sunday, we are looking at the life of Isaac, the son of Abraham and father of Jacob. Isaac is one of those people that flies under the radar. There is not a lot written about him compared to others in the Hall of Fame and he seems like an inconsequential figure, until you really start to look at his life.
The writer of Hebrews devotes one short sentence to Isaac that commends him for blessing his two sons for their future. Isaac was not a passive person, nor was his life inconsequential. Isaac was a strong-willed person who resisted God in the pursuit for the things he really wanted in life – things that were contrary to God’s revealed will. At the end of his life Isaac finally repented of his determined rebellion and acted in faith. Isaac is a classic example of “it’s not about how you start in life, it’s about how you finish.” While I don’t recommend waiting until the end to surrender to God’s revealed will (it caused a lot of problems for Isaac), it is never too late to make a fresh start with God. In an act of faith, repent to trust God in a deeper way that leads to your growth. Join me this Sunday as we gain valuable life lessons from Isaac.