Oh, to be an Issac's Rebekah

Since I share the name of one of the greatest bible heros in all time, I have always been drawn to the story of how Sarah came to be pregnant with Issac.. Sarah had to wait for a LONG time receive the blessing of a child. Though, admittedly, I haven't looked much past the fulfillment of her desire.

However, this week, God has opened up my heart and spoken out about Genesis 24. (I suppose that when God brings the same set of verses forward three days in a row to my attention, I should probably listen, huh?)

Abraham had grown old and it was nearing time that he would be passing all that God had blessed him with onto his oldest son, Issac. At the ripe age of 40, he was still not married. So, Abraham sent out a servant to his homeland, to find a wife for Issac.

The servant was to recognize the woman that God had planned for Issac by a simple phrase that she would speak & followed by an action:

12 Then he prayed, "O LORD, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. 13 See, I am standing beside this spring,
and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. 14 May it be
that when I say to a girl, 'Please let down your jar that I may have a drink,'
and she says, 'Drink, and I'll water your camels too'-let her be the one you
have chosen for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown
kindness to my master."

Immediately as he was finishing praying, Rebekah came out to gather some water, and responded exactly the way the servant had prayed.

As I took at what is said about her, she was:

• Beautiful (vs. 16)
• A Virgin (vs. 16)
• Generous (vs 18; she quickly gave him water when he asked)
• Compassionate (vs 19; she also gave water to the horse)

But, the question is, was this brought to my attention to reflect on HER character, or on GOD's character in this match being made?

The servant prayed that God would make this journey a success. He brought his request before God before even going out to look for a woman. His heart was open to find the RIGHT woman for Issac. This servant knew that God would bring the right woman, because of the faith that his master, Abraham, had displayed:

'The LORD, before whom I have walked, will send his angel with you and make your
journey a success...' (vs. 40)

God CAN be trusted. He wants to give only His best (in all situations). He has promised to provide help in the journey. The revelation of this small chapter in the past week has been enough of a reminder that He has given me comfort and confirmation that continuing to wait for His best is the path to continue on.

Maybe the best lesson to take from this Genesis 24 passage is that we are encouraged to pray silently, and to watch quietly as we continue walking down the path towards His will. 'Cause afterall, the Servant prayed silently for his need, and watched quietly as Rebekah completed the tasks he had prayed for.

Father God,
Thank you for bringing scripture and confirming it. Though, through such tough times as Valentine's Day bringing the constant reminder of "singleness", you have promised that we are not alone. I pray for my future. You know the things I ask for, and I am believing that you are working out your plan, and you only want to bring me the best.
All praise and honor to You!