Sæktu forritiðIsaac: Our Patriarch of StrengthSýnishorn
Think About It
- Think about the people in your life. Who do you consider an example of a strong person? Why? What characteristics do you most associate with strength?
- Does defining a strong person as someone “who conquers his will” change your perception of what it means to be strong? Does it change who you think of as strong?
- What do you think your God-given role is in revealing the glory of His Kingdom?
- How do you react when something unexpected happens?
- How is your life similar to your parents’ and grandparents’ lives? How is it different? How do these insights inform your life and purpose?
Apply It
- Live your values. Ask yourself what you would be willing to sacrifice your life for. Now, live with powerful dedication to those very values. (Proverbs 4:26; 1 Corinthians 15:58)
- Appreciate every day. When we recognize that each day is a gift from God, we can live with more joy and greater contribution. (Psalm 118:24; Philippians 4:4)
- Exercise your inner strength. It's always a good time to think about exercising our body to build physical strength. Consider how you can exercise more of your inner strength to become stronger spiritually as well. (Job 17:9; Colossians 1:10-11)
- Put God first. Like Isaac, we must be willing to put God’s will before our own. We may think we know best, but God knows better! (Proverbs 3:5-6; James 4:7-8)
- Pass it on. We must pass down the traditions, teachings, and values of those who came before us, passing along a spiritual legacy. (Deuteronomy 3:9; Ephesians 6:4)
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About this Plan
Isaac was the second patriarch of Israel and the Jewish people. He was the son of a promise—God's promise that Abraham would have a child to carry on his mission. Isaac also received a promise—he was the recipient of the very same promise that God gave to Abraham regarding the land of Canaan.
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