Genesis 24: 12-15 - And he said, "O LORD,
God of my master Abraham, grant me success today, I pray thee, and show
steadfast love to my master Abraham. Behold, I am standing by the
spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to
draw water. Let the maiden to whom I shall say, 'Pray let down your jar
that I may drink,' and who shall say, 'Drink, and I will water your camels'
--let her be the one whom thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac. By this I
shall know that thou hast shown steadfast love to my master." Before
he had done speaking, behold, Rebekah, who was born to Bethu'el the son of
Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, came out with her water jar upon
her shoulder.
Abraham’s deep love of God sent his loyal servant back to
his homeland to find a suitable wife for his son. Abraham felt deep in his soul how important
it was for Isaac to marry a Godly woman…raised in a family that loved and revered
the Lord as much as he did. His servant must have known too…for I do not
believe it was just his desire to please Abraham that drove him to pray to God
for help. It was his knowledge of all
God had done for Abraham…and the many years of watching his master pray to God
that initiated this fervent prayer of help.
I love how God answers this one before he even finishes
voicing it! How confirming it must have been to see this beautiful maiden come
toward the well….oh how the servant’s heart must have leaped in his chest as he
anticipated her words to him. Oh how his
heart must have swelled with joy as he heard the exact words that he had prayed
show him the perfect match for his master’s son. And how wonderful that he
stopped right then to praise and worship the Lord for his quick answer!
Can you imagine the faces around the dinner table as the
servant explains the jewelry he gave Rebekah…as he tells the story to her
family…as they realize that Isaac is a relative….as they realize that their daughter
will have such a major role in the making of a great nation? How humbling…but
how gratifying to be a part of such a great plan of God. How wonderful that God brought all of them to
together for such a sweet moment in time…when all involved knew it was God ….welding
together a plan that would change the world forever. I can just hear the words of the servant as he
dropped to his knees and worshiped and thanked God once more for his help …for
his guidance.
Father…you are always here with me…waiting for me to ask you
to help me with any problem…great or small.
I thank you that I can ask you for guidance…and watch as you work your
plan in front of me. I pray that you
always remind me of this story...when I forget to ask for your help. Forgive me for letting the world distract me
from knowing that you are just a prayer away. Give me a heart that seeks you in everything I
do….every decision I make. Help me to sit and watch and gaze at you…until I am
sure that you have spoken your answer. Then let me drop to my knees in thankful
praise…and worship you. Amen.
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