When God Makes Room For You (2) Series

WHEN GOD MAKES ROOM FOR YOU (2)

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 26:12-22

Key Verse: “And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: 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.” (Genesis 26:22)

Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:19; Isaiah 54:2-3; Proverbs 16:7; Revelation 3:8

INTRODUCTION

There are seasons when life feels crowded with opposition, limitation, and repeated resistance. Isaac experienced such seasons when the wells he dug were contested and seized. Yet persistence, obedience, and trust in God led him to Rehoboth, a place of spaciousness and peace.

When God makes room for you, it is not merely about physical space or material increase; it is about divine authorization for growth and influence. What once restricted progress becomes unable to contain the blessing God is releasing.

Divine enlargement does not occur by human struggle alone but through alignment with God’s timing and instruction. When He decides to expand your territory, no opposition can permanently hinder your advancement.

1. THE SEASON OF CONTENTION

Before enlargement often comes resistance and opposition.

a) Wells of Esek — Conflict (Genesis 26:20)

Isaac’s servants dug a well, but the herdsmen of Gerar disputed it, symbolizing seasons when progress attracts contention.

b) Wells of Sitnah — Accusation (Genesis 26:21)

Another well was dug, yet hostility continued, reflecting persistent resistance despite effort.

c) Testing of Patience and Character

Repeated opposition tested Isaac’s humility and restraint rather than provoking retaliation.

d) Refusal to Strive in the Flesh (Proverbs 16:7)

Isaac chose peace over conflict, demonstrating trust in God rather than dependence on force.

Biblical Example: David endured repeated attempts on his life by Saul, yet he refused to retaliate, trusting God to make room for him in due time (1 Samuel 24:4-7).

2. PERSISTENCE THROUGH OBEDIENCE

Divine enlargement requires faithfulness even when results seem delayed.

a) Continued Digging (Genesis 26:22)

Isaac did not abandon the process but kept digging, illustrating perseverance in purpose.

b) Trust in Covenant Promise (Genesis 26:24)

God reaffirmed His covenant, reminding Isaac that enlargement was rooted in divine promise.

c) Refusal to Quit

Persistence positions the believer for eventual breakthrough.

d) Dependence on Divine Direction (Psalm 18:19)

God brings His people into spacious places because He delights in them.

Biblical Example: The Israelites marched around Jericho in obedience before the walls fell, demonstrating that persistence aligned with instruction yields victory (Joshua 6:12-16).

3. THE PLACE OF REHOBOTH — DIVINE ENLARGEMENT

Rehoboth signifies freedom from contention and the beginning of fruitfulness.

a) Space Without Strife (Genesis 26:22)

At Rehoboth, there was no dispute, symbolizing God’s ability to silence opposition.

b) Fruitfulness in the Land

Room created by God produces productivity, growth, and visible blessing.

c) Public Recognition of Favor (Genesis 26:28-29)

Even former adversaries acknowledged that the Lord was with Isaac.

d) Open Doors (Revelation 3:8)

When God opens a door, no one can shut it; divine access is secure.

Biblical Example: Joseph moved from prison to palace when God created space for his gift before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:14-16).

4. RESPONSIBILITY IN SEASONS OF ENLARGEMENT

When God makes room, stewardship ensures sustained fruitfulness.

a) Building an Altar (Genesis 26:25)

Isaac worshiped before settling, recognizing God as the source of expansion.

b) Maintaining Humility

Enlargement must not replace dependence on God.

c) Guarding the Blessing

Spiritual awareness preserves what divine favor establishes.

d) Preparing for Greater Influence (Isaiah 54:2-3)

Enlargement requires readiness to stretch, grow, and accommodate increase.

Biblical Example: Solomon’s wisdom brought expansion and prosperity, yet maintaining reverence for God was essential for sustained blessing (1 Kings 4:29-34).

CONCLUSION

When God makes room for you, contention gives way to peace, limitation yields to expansion, and fruitfulness becomes inevitable. Isaac’s journey teaches that patience, obedience, and trust position believers for divine enlargement.

The same God who allowed contention also ordained spaciousness. Your struggles are not permanent; they are preparatory. In due season, God will bring you into your Rehoboth, a place where growth is unhindered and blessing flows freely.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, grant me patience in seasons of contention in Jesus name.

2. Lord, strengthen me to persist until You create space for me in Jesus name.

3. Father, silence every opposition standing against my enlargement in Jesus name.

4. Lord, align my steps with Your covenant promises in Jesus name.

5. Father, bring me into my place of Rehoboth in Jesus name.

6. Lord, establish fruitfulness in every area of my life in Jesus name.

7. Father, give me wisdom to steward seasons of expansion in Jesus name.

8. Lord, open doors that no adversary can shut in Jesus name.

9. Father, let my enlargement testify of Your faithfulness in Jesus name.

10. Lord, make room for me where I have faced repeated resistance in Jesus name.