In Genesis 26, we are invited to observe Isaacs' response to crisis.

Although he made wrong judgment in not trusting God to protecting him from the Philistines; by lying about his wife; his obedience to God's command to sow his seeds in the country where he was living gained him God's promise of blessing and protection.

Isaac, like his father Abraham, was afraid of the Philistines because he knew of their reputation!

He also trusted God to keep His promise to bless him and his descendants.

Even though we might feel afraid because of what is happening in our country and the world around us; we can be confident in God's promise to bless us who put our trust in Him and step out of fear.