Isaac had to wait 40 years before he could be with Rebekah. However, he didn’t consider that period to be a torture or a punishment. He understood that it was an investment, because he had the opportunity to learn from the best husband during that time – Abraham, his father.

“And the Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.”” (Genesis 18:17-19)

At this time, Isaac hadn’t been born yet; Abraham was still waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled. Although he didn’t have his son yet, his intention was to teach his descendants to live the same faith that he lived; to walk in the path of justice and obey God the way he did. God saw the intention of his heart.

There are things in life that we have no control over. When you are facing a problem, if you focus on the things you can’t – what you can’t change – will only lead to frustration.

No one can make decisions on someone else’s behalf or control the fact that they make poor decisions. Abraham had no power over the fact that he didn’t have a son yet, but he could decide to do the right thing. You may not be able to change your husband or wife, but you can decide to be a better spouse.

If you are single, you can’t determine whether someone will like you, but you can decide to invest in yourself and be better. You can choose to leave your past behind and move forward. You can commit to living according to the standards of the Author of love; to wait patiently while staying away from the sin. You can decide to forgive, to be faithful, and to do the right thing.

When you become an ‘Abraham’ or ‘Sarah’, God will bring your counterpart, but you can’t expect to have an ‘Abraham’ or a ‘Sarah’, while being a ‘Delilah’ or ‘Saul’.

What kind of decisions have you been making regarding your love life?

The Couples from Genesis purpose in the Love Therapy seminars continues, as we learn from Isaac and Rebekah. Please come wearing your face covering and follow all social distancing guidelines.

Meeting: Couples from Genesis series at the Love Therapy seminar
Day and time: Thursdays at 8pm
Location: Rainbow Theatre, 232 Seven Sisters Road, N4 3NX
More info: Call or WhatsApp 020 7686 6000