DIG AGAIN THE WELLS
Brethren, the old wells are calling. The wells of truth, faith, and covenant – once dug by our fathers in the faith – have been filled with earth by the enemy. The waters of revival lie buried beneath compromise and comfort.
But God is calling His people to dig again. To return to the ancient paths. To uncover what has been lost. It is time to re-dig the wells. The well of prayer. The well of holiness. The well of the Spirit’s power. For the water still flows – if we will dig.
1. The Wells of Abraham – Inheritance and Continuity
Genesis 26:18 (KJV) – “And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…”
Praise the Lord! Isaac didn’t start from scratch – he honored what God had already done. When the Philistines stopped up Abraham’s wells, Isaac re-dug them and restored their names. He understood that God’s blessings are generational, but they must be maintained.
Friend, some of us are trying to find new sources when God is calling us back to the old ones. The truth hasn’t changed. The Spirit hasn’t dried up. It’s time to return to the wells our fathers dug. The Word, prayer, faith, and obedience – these are timeless sources of life.
Spiritual truth can be buried, but never destroyed. What our spiritual forefathers found through sweat and surrender still waits to flow again in your life.
2. The Well of Esek – Strife and Opposition
Genesis 26:20 (KJV) – “And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac’s herdmen… and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him.”
Praise be to God! The first well Isaac dug after restoration brought conflict. “Esek” means contention. You’d think obedience would bring instant peace – but obedience often brings opposition first.
Ever noticed that right after you make a fresh commitment to the Lord, the resistance rises? That’s no coincidence. The devil fights hardest where the flow of blessing begins.
Yet Isaac didn’t stay to fight. He moved on. Faith doesn’t waste time wrestling over what God can easily replace.
Brethren, don’t let contention choke your calling. Don’t let bitterness dry up your well. Move on and dig again – God has more.
3. The Well of Sitnah – Hostility and Accusation
Genesis 26:21 (KJV) – “And they digged another well, and strove for that also: and he called the name of it Sitnah.”
“Sitnah” means hatred, opposition, from the same root word as Satan. The strife didn’t just continue – it deepened. Isaac faced accusation and hostility.
Sound familiar? When progress threatens darkness, the attacks grow personal. You’ll face slander, envy, misunderstanding. But Isaac didn’t dig graves – he dug wells.
Keep digging, even when people dig at you.
Friends, sometimes the proof that you’re in God’s will is not ease, but warfare. The devil wouldn’t bother you if you weren’t tapping into something powerful. Stay steady. God is leading you from contention to enlargement.
4. The Well of Rehoboth – Room and Expansion
Genesis 26:22 (KJV) – “And he removed from thence, and digged another well… and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.”
Hallelujah! After the strife of Esek and the hostility of Sitnah came Rehoboth – meaning “broad places.”
The struggle finally gave way to space. The water flowed freely, and peace followed perseverance.
This is the rhythm of God’s leading: strife, struggle, then space. Some of you are one more dig away from your Rehoboth. Don’t quit in the dirt. Don’t stop when the resistance is loudest.
God always makes room for those who keep digging in faith.
5. The Well at Beersheba – Covenant and Presence
Genesis 26:23–25, 32–33 (KJV) – “And he went up from thence to Beersheba… and the LORD appeared unto him the same night… And he builded an altar there… and digged a well… therefore the name of the city is Beersheba unto this day.”
Beersheba means the well of the oath. Here, God reaffirmed His covenant with Isaac: “Fear not, for I am with thee.”
Notice the order: Isaac built an altar (worship), pitched a tent (dwelling), and dug a well (work). That’s the divine pattern – worship first, then habitation, then productivity.
At Beersheba, Isaac stopped wandering and rested in God’s promise. The striving ended. The Lord’s presence became his provision.
When the altar is restored, the well will never run dry.
6. The Pattern of the Wells – Spiritual Lessons for Today
Isaac’s wells reveal a map of spiritual maturity:
- Faith over Fight: Isaac refused to quarrel. “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9).
- Persistence in Digging: Keep pressing into the Word until living water breaks through. “Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst” (John 4:14).
- Progressive Guidance: Every well moved Isaac closer to fulfillment. “The path of the just is as the shining light” (Proverbs 4:18).
- Wells as Symbols of the Spirit: “Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38–39).
Friend, your journey mirrors Isaac’s. Each test pushes you deeper into dependence on God’s Spirit. Each dry place is an invitation to dig again until you find water.
7. Summary of Wells in Isaac’s Life
| Well Name | Meaning | Lesson | Verse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham’s Wells | Heritage | Re-dig old truths | Genesis 26:18 |
| Esek | Strife | Don’t fight for what God will replace | Genesis 26:20 |
| Sitnah | Hostility | Keep moving despite resistance | Genesis 26:21 |
| Rehoboth | Room | God makes space for you | Genesis 26:22 |
| Beersheba | Oath | Covenant, rest, and divine presence | Genesis 26:23–33 |
8. Reflection – Keep Digging Until the Water Flows
Brethren, every believer will face Esek and Sitnah seasons – times when faith is tested and the flow feels blocked. But those who persist will reach their Rehoboth – a place of room and rest – and their Beersheba – a place of covenant peace.
The lesson is clear: Don’t stop digging. God’s living water still flows for those who refuse to quit.
Praise the Lord, for He still fills the valleys with pools. His Spirit still springs up in the hearts of the faithful.
So today, thank You, Lord, for every well that’s being re-dug. For every heart that’s turning back to prayer. For every dry place that’s about to break forth with water.
Friends, keep your shovel in the soil of faith – for beneath the dirt lies your destiny.
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