[NIV] 54 Then he and the men who were with him ateand drank and spent the night there. When they gotup the next morning, he said, "Send me on my way tomy master."
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58 So they called Rebekah and asked her, "Will you gowith this man?" "I will go," she said. 59 So they senttheir sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurseand Abraham‘s servant and his men. - P98
63 He went out to the field one evening to meditate,
and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching. - P99
67 Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah,
and he married Rebekah. So she became his wife, andhe loved her; and Isaac was comforted after his mother‘s death. - P99
The servant is eager to take Rebekah back to his master Abraham, but Re-bekah‘s mother and brother want them to stay ten more days before going. - P99
When they ask for Rebekah‘s opinion, she says that she will go with the ser-vant. When Isaac meets Rebekah, he brings her into the tent of his motherand marries her. - P99
Sometimes, the minor characters of a story make the biggest impact.
- P100
Most Christians are probably familiar with
the names Abraham, Isaac, and Rebekah,
but many have forgotten Abraham‘s nameless servant who plays a pivotal role in this
part of the biblical narrative. - P100
He faithfully embarks on his mission and
refuses to be deterred until it is complete!
- P100
Through his obedience, Abraham‘s family will continue to grow and take hold of
God‘s promise.
- P100
Although we may not receive the recogni-tion we want from the world, God has chosen each one of us to be His servant. - P100
Let us therefore embrace whatever part He has called us to play for His glory. - P100
May God use us powerfully as we make ourselves available to Him and His kingdom. - P100
The story of Isaac and Rebekah‘s union seems like a scene straight froma movie but if you think about it, the idea of two complete strangers marrying as soon as they
meet each other is hardly romantic. - P100
And yet, the Bible specifically notes
that Isaac loved his wife. - P100
Here, we find an important truth about
the reality of marriage: while romance, attraction, and compatibility all have a part
to play, ultimately, marriage is a choice to
love the person God has chosen for you. - P100
No marriage is perfect because no person
is perfect. - P100
But if we view marriage as a calling
to love our spouse despite their flaws and failings, it becomes a beautiful
opportunity to experience the grace
and glory of God. - P100
Heavenly Father, thank you for working out Your will for my life through everycircumstance. - P100
Help me to be a faithful servant in whatever role You have called me,
and may my greatest desire be to honor
and glorify You in every area of mylife.
In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P100
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