While much is said about Abraham and his grandson, Jacob. Isaac is character that we comparatively little about. This chapter is really the only one where we can see Isaac character on its own and not in context of one of the other patriarchs.
Isaac continued the calling of his father and became a powerful man within in the land. Powerful enough that the surrounding kingdoms began to feel threatened by his presence. Isaac was obedient when God told him not to go to Egypt during a difficult period, but to remain in the land that was promised. He did repeat after his father and did claim that his wife was his sister to try and protect his own life. God revealed this to the surrounding peoples who appropriately rebuked him for the action.
In terms of waiting on God, from this we can get a glimpse that God's call can sometime last generations. Though Isaac did not have unique call, he showed his faithfulness with the obedience towards God and the instructions God gave to his father.
I often like to identify with Biblical characters. There can be a sense of a plan beyond myself. However, it can be tempting to want to feel extra-chosen and some of us will play background roles. I do not know what God has intended for me.
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