Reading
SAA Notes
Abraham feels that his own death is coming closer, and Isaac has no wife or child. Isaac is 40. Abraham selects his son’s wife from his own extended family – he wants a wife of the faith for his son. He trusts that God will guide his chief servant. This is a beautiful and gripping story. Its length will not stop you from reading to the end.
SJA Notes
* Dear God, thank You for this day and for Your word to us. Please show us what it means to be Your people.
“Before he had finished speaking, behold …”
The witness of Abraham’s servant is wonderfully clear.
He prays in faith, asking the Lord for favour and success in this endeavour. He prays expectantly.
And before he finishes speaking the Lord answers!
This is a pivotal moment.
Before this pivot (God’s answer) we see Abraham’s faithful servant praying in faith, what a joy it will be to meet this un-named man of God in glory.
After this pivot we see the outworking of God’s will.
The Lord’s answer is to bring Rebekah directly to Abraham’s servant, softening her heart to be led along this path to Isaac.
The Lord’s answer is to work through the growing tricksy nature of Laban and give him and his father no room for maneuvering.
The Lord’s answer is to strengthen the servant to remain committed and return to his master with haste (not like the disobedient prophet in 1 Kings 13).
God answers our prayers.
May our ears be opened to hear His answers.
* God Above,
Thank You for the witness of Abraham’s servant.
Please mark us as a faithful obedient people, under Your will, pursuing holiness together.
Amen.