Isaac and the Famine

Famine.

A testing and a drawing. Isaac seeks the Lord in the midst of a famine. His environment is challenging him. He does not have power over this. The temptation is to exit the situation at the side door, to change the circumstances, to alleviate the pressure. The Siren call from Egypt never does go away. It is as close as an open ear.

Staying put is the response of faith. The value Isaac accepts in lieu of certainty is relationship with God.

We face the same choice each day. There are things to do. There are circumstances in my environment that need to be changed – and they can’t wait.

There is no time for God today – unless I make a choice.