Read Gen. 24:28-58
Rebekah ran home and told her family. It is tradition to go by your mother’s name because there is no mistaking who your mother is but there is no proof of who your father is. That is the way they look at it today. When her brother, Laban heard the story he ran to get the man who was still waiting at the well. He invited the servant into his house to hear the story from his mouth. He not only put him up for the night but all his camels and all the men that came with him. That is Middle East hospitality. They fed them all and washed their feet. Before the servant would eat he wanted to tell them his story and fulfill his request of his master. He told them all about Abraham and how God had blessed him with much wealth and given him a son in his old age. His mission was to go to his family’s roots and bring back a Hebrew bride for his son. Then he told them the prayer he had prayed and how Rebekah had been the answer. Now, before he could eat, he wanted to know their answer. They couldn’t deny it was God who set it up so they agreed. The servant was so glad he bowed down and worshipped God, then he brought jewels of silver and gold and raiment and gave them to Rebekah. Then they could eat. The next day the servant was eager to get Rebekah back to Isaac so he asked if he could take her back that day. They wanted her to stay but decided to let her decide. She chose to leave.
This is a beautiful picture of salvation. Abraham is a type of God who is looking for a bride of his son, Jesus. The servant, the Holy Spirit, seeks those whose hearts are tender. He offers them the privilege of becoming the bride of Christ. When they agree they are given silver (knowledge), and gold (wisdom). Then he covers us with the blood of Jesus and we are forever protected by Him. When the servant (Holy Spirit) told Rebekah to go, she went. When the Holy Spirit tells us to move I pray we will have the same response.
Lord, you are such a loving, patient Father. May we become the bride you are looking for.
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Such a beautiful picture. Thank you God for loving us so deeply!
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