41. The Faithful Lord Prepared a Woman of Faith (Gen 24:34-67)

We saw the servant’s faith in the first half of chapter 24. Now, this second part of the chapter shows Rebekah’s faith.

Please Read Gen 24:34-67

The servant explained everything to her brother. “The Lord blessed Abraham and gave him a son (verses           ). Abraham sent me to find a wife for his son from his relatives (verses            ). I prayed for God’s guidance at the well (verses            ). Before I finished my prayer, Rebekah came and did what I had prayed (verses           ). As I realized she was from Abraham’s relative, I praised the Lord (verses              ).

How did Laban grant her marriage to the son of Abraham? (v50)

 

On the next day, Laban didn’t seem to want to send his sister to a foreign country (v55, 57). But Rebekah decided to depart with Abraham’s servant (v58). They blessed her to be the mother of thousands (verse         ). They returned to Canaan. She became Isaac’s wife and Isaac was comforted after (                           ).

 

Answers & Meditation

34-36, 37-41, 42-44, 45-46, 47-48

The servant witnessed how God blessed Abraham, how faithfully Abraham had sent him in search of Isaac’s wife, and how faithfully God had guided his journey of mission.  

Because it was the Lord’s doing.

To the reader, this part could be repetitive. This long narrative was given to Laban to act in faith of God.

As others hear your testimony that the Lord has been faithful in your life, they will be challenged to trust in the Lord.

60, his mother’s death

Rebekah’s resolute departure from her father’s house shows her faith in God. Some people call her a woman Abraham.

Verse 67 implies Rebekah takes the role of Sarah in this family of God's promise.

Overall, God is faithful.

God's faithfulness was revealed by a faithful servant. He prayed and worshipped the Lord, from time to time. His testimony challenged Rebekah to make a resolution of faith.

Overall, God showed his faithfulness through his faithful people.

The servant's faithful acts and testimony made Rebekah join God's blessing that comes through Abraham. Your faithful life and testimony will make your family or friend join God's blessings in Jesus Christ.

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