Directions to the Well

Rebekah at the Well

The man fell down to the ground and worshiped the Lord. "Praise be to the Lord, the God of my master, Abraham," he said. "The Lord has been so kind and faithful to Abraham, for he has led me straight to my master's relatives." Genesis 24:26-27

The context here is Abraham sending this servant to his home area to find a wife for Isaac. He travels overland with a caravan for what must have been over 200 miles, because Abraham is insistent that Isaac not marry a pagan Canaanite woman. The servant, without knowing just who he is looking for, is remarkably led by God to Rebekah, who fits Abraham's prescription for a proper wife.

The servant shows faith as well as obedience and asks God for a sign. He is rewarded by being led right to her. How often do we fail to show faith and obedience and do not get led straight to our goal? For myself, I am sure I am more like the double-minded person James talks about, and end up wandering around like the Israelites in the wilderness. Doesn't God reward faith? Yes, it is guaranteed in Hebrews 11:6. Would you rather wander or be led straight to the goal God has for you?
by beanscot's husband