Saturday, August 10, 2024
Gen 24:20-21
20 And she hasted, and
emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water,
and drew for all his camels.
21 And the man
wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
Given
the task of finding a wife for Isaac, this un-named senior servant took his
journey without knowing when, where, or how God would confirm His
choice. He offered God some assistance by suggesting that the young lady draw
water for his camels. When Rebekah did exactly that it nearly paralyzed him
with wonder! The name Rebekah is of Hebrew origin and means “to tie firmly.”
Adam
Clarke makes this comment: “And he was so lost in wonder and astonishment at her simplicity,
innocence, and benevolence, that he permitted this delicate female to draw
water for ten camels, without ever
attempting to afford her any kind of assistance! I know not which to admire
most, the benevolence and condescension of Rebekah, or the cold and apparently
stupid indifference of the servant of Abraham. Surely, they are both of an
uncommon cast.”
If
you are on an uncertain journey of obedience, expect God to
wondrously confirm His choices for your direction. Sometimes there is a fine
line between the divine and the weird.
Dear Lord, confirm
your guidance of those who are waiting for direction. AMEN
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