Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
How is it in our day, that when some persons pray for similar issues like Isaac’s request for a wife, that in so many cases, there isn’t the clarity, definite guidance, and certainty that was manifested in days of yore? How is it that we might often pray for years and we still do not have an answer; or if any answer comes persons are not certain if it was God or satan who answered?
To better understand why God answered so soon, and with such distinctiveness we will have to back up a bit, to observe the tenor of Isaac’s life, prior to this incident, for his life contains important lessons in faith and obedience which paved the way for God to answer so directly, and so quickly. The speed and clarity of answered prayer is often related to our willingness to obey God’s commands.
Isaac had been trained from childhood to yield that implicit obedience to his God-fearing parents, which the Bible stipulates. Abraham and Sarah had done their due diligence in training Isaac, and they both had cooperated with God. Thus, the early years of Isaac’s life incorporated precepts and examples, principles and methods that are found in the scriptures.
Deuteronomy 6:6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!