[012] Isaac Digs Wells - Bible Verse Activity Worksheets

God blessed Isaac so abundantly that the people  around him became jealous. They filled in his wells and ordered him to leave—time after time! Isaac could have taken revenge, but he didn’t. Later, the king who had banished him came to make peace with him, saying, “We saw clearly that the Lord was with you” (Genesis 26:28). Had Isaac stuck up for his rights or struck back in retaliation, God’s favor would not have been so obvious.
In a world where water was not always easily accessible, Isaac gave up a precious resource, showing merciful love to others and trusting God for the outcome.

Isaac still wanted to obey God and be kind to his neighbors. So again Isaac moved to another
place. And he told his helpers to dig ANOTHER well. Dig, dig, dig—the helpers worked hard.
Soon water began to fill up the hole. God'S Promise One night soon after, God said to Isaac, "Do not be afraid, Isaac. I will always be with you." Isaac thanked God for being with him.
Isaac's neighbors came again. But this time they did not shout. They did not push. They said,
"We know God is with you. We will not argue with you anymore."