In the next chapter of Genesis we find Isaac following his father’s footsteps, in both faith and failings. In the midst of the ups and downs, the schemings and scathings, we are yet reminded of the ordinary and often invisible workings of God’s ever-present care for his people. What will become of this son of the promise and the sons his wife has brought into the world?

Sometimes the Bible surprises us by holding up a mirror and showing us ourselves. This morning we considered the next chapter in Abram’s struggle of faith and dove deep into parenting, doubts, and our attempts to “help God’s plans along.”