Genesis 24: 61-67
Today, we have set before us an example of a life submitted to a Holy God in order for Him to move His way, accomplishing His purposes for His Kingdom. Abraham, the patriarch, a man who has given his life to the Lord, now assigns his trusted servant the task of finding a wife for his beloved son, Isaac. Abraham's commitment to the Lord has grown to sweet communion, precious to the Lord and to Abraham. "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing wither he went...For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." (Heb.11:8,10) In this secret place of prayer, under God's direction, he tells his servant to go. The servant is obedient to his master. He grows under Abraham's leadership and example. He prays; the Lord hears and answers. "And the man bowed down his head, and worshiped the Lord." (Gen. 24:26) Praise God! Always praise unto Him! No matter the circumstance, no matter the answer, for His way is marvelous! He does all things well. Rebekah, the young maid, firmly planted in this place by the Lord, sweetly lays down her own agenda. "And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ." (2 Thess. 3:5) Rebekah gives the servant a drink, and she also draws water for all the camels. Ten camels! Talk about a job! How many people complain about their jobs? "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers. But in singleness of heart, fearing God: whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." (Col.3:22) Praise God for Rebekah's utter abandonment to the Lord! Her obedience to water the camels provided the way to travel to her intended beloved. Eventually, camels need to drink, and drink they did, by her obedient heart, and the camels, carried the Bride to the Bridegroom! And at the same time, Isaac is obedient to his father as he remains where the Lord had placed him. How easy to rebel and seek his own wife! "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord." (vs.20) The Lord was moving in this time, for Isaac was seeking and growing. "And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and behold, the camels were coming. And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel." (Gen. 24:63,64) God's word is so rich and vibrant, for it holds the key that will set us free from our captive lives of "what's in it for me?" His name is Jesus! It is by His blood! He has a plan, a purpose for our lives. Stop! Be still! Listen! Seek! Read His Word! Pray! Cry out to the Lord of Heaven...Save me! Sanctify me! It's not too late! It's a new day! GROW in Him and GO! Are you thirsty? Bring up the buckets from the living well and drink! "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink." (John 7:37) Alleluia! Alleluia! HIS NAME IS JESUS! THIS IS CHRISTMAS!
~ Judy Hollobaugh
