AT LAST 1 - REHOBOTH. By Pastor Idowu Iluyomade

AT LAST 1 - REHOBOTH

Genesis 26; 12 -22 records the inspiring story of Isaac who prospered in harsh economic realities so much that people became envious of him. When people were complaining about the economic situation, Isaac’s story was different; he was having it all good, and he was prospering.  Isaac waxed great became mighty that he had to move out of

the land to the valley of Gerar. In verse 15, the men of philistine poured dirt into all the wells that Abraham (his father) dug so that Isaac’s fortune will change for the worse. They did not realize that it is God that gives the power to make wealth, not man.

Having no water for his flocks could have dire consequences for his livelihood and business. This could have made Isaac to give up, but he did not.

The fact that you are still alive today in spite of whatever you might be going through shows that you have not given up, and because you have not given up on God, God will not give up on you in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Job 14: 7-9 says. “For there is hope for a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; yet through the scent it will bud, and bring forth bough like a plant.” (KJV) This implies that in spite of challenges or obstacles, you will rise again in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

While at the valley of Gerar, Isaac dug another well and he struck fresh water. He was happy but his joy was short-lived as the men of that place, out of envy, disputed the ownership of the well with him. There was disagreement, discord and strife as the men had the intention to take possession of the well. 

You might have struggles, issues, and challenges but God is saying you should not give up.

Isaac named the well Esek (contention, discord, dispute or conflict), because the people there contended with him (Genesis 26:20). He moved elsewhere to dig and the same thing happened; the people of that place strove with him over the well. So Isaac called the well Sitnah – which means hostility, antagonism, enmity, bitterness, friction, or ill feeling. In Genesis 26:22 (NLT), Isaac moved elsewhere to dig another well, he struck fresh water again but this time nobody disturbed him. He called the place Rehoboth – which means open space or room; (because there was no dispute over it); all struggles had ended!

He said, “AT LAST, THE LORD HAS CREATED ENOUGH SPACE FOR US TO PROSPER IN THIS LAND.” Today, the LORD will make room for you and you will be fruitful in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

‘AT LAST’ could mean different things to different people. To some, it is that moment when something happened after a long wait. It is an exclamation (and sometimes, people break out in songs); a sigh of relief. It also means; in the end, after much delay, at long last, finally, in conclusion or at the end of the day.

Pastor ID.

Pastor ID is a lawyer and Pastor. He is the senior partner at the prestigious Lagos law firm, Iluyomade&Iluyomade in Victoria Island, He is the SATGO (Special Adviser to General Overseer) RCCG on CSR, while also currently serving as the Pastor in Charge of RCCG Region 20 (Apapa Family), headquatered at the City of David, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.

A Pastor, a Teacher, a Preacher, an insightful Scribe, he is the author of several books which include; Eat this, Not Ashamed, Caught Red Handed, Between the Mother Hen and Bad Mamas, At Last, Pursue, Overtake, and Recover All! He also co-authored Expressions of Love with his wife, Sijuade, also a prolific writer and minister of the Gospel.

CREDITS; All images used are taken from the internet. Credit goes to all original sources. Many Thanks.