We have good reason to think that God’s plans for his people will not quite come to pass. It’s a little much to look around at the world, and even at ourselves, and think, “surely, the Lord is with us.” Genesis chapter 27 isn’t the first place you might have thought to look for assurance, but go ahead and take a look. You’ll find there even better reasons to expect, against all odds and all opposition, God will in fact do as he has promised. How much can we throw at God’s plan before it comes off the rails?