Celebration Gifts
Genesis 24: 50 Then Laban and Bethuel
answered and said, “The thing comes from the Lord; we
cannot speak to you either bad or good. 51 Here is Rebekah
before you; take her and go, and let her be your master’s
son’s wife, as the Lord has spoken.”
52 And it came to pass, when Abraham’s
servant heard their words, that he worshiped the Lord, bowing
himself to the earth. 53 Then the servant
brought out jewelry of silver, jewelry of gold, and clothing, and
gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her
brother and to her mother.
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Laban, Rebekah’s brother and Bethuel, Rebekah’s father,
heard Abraham’s servant explain what he came for. They heard the strange story
and replied, “The thing comes from the LORD.”
My Observations:
- Abraham’s
servant went to Rebekah’s family and explained his mission that was given
to him by GOD through Abraham.
- The
HOLY SPIRIT prepared the heart of Laban and Rebekah’s mother.
- Bethuel
agreed that the situation had to be orchestrated by the LORD, but may have
had some hesitance that Abraham’s servant sensed, causing him not to give
him gifts.
Rebekah woke up that day ash she did every day. She was
simply doing what she would normally do and was not thinking about anything
else, other than the final chores for the day. Little did she know, GOD had
something in store for her. Abraham’s servant was delivered to her by the HOLY
SPIRIT. The timing was and location of his visit were uncanny.
He prayed a prayer that was ultra-specific. GOD answered
that prayer, as if to say “This is MY selection.” Abraham’s servant celebrated
by giving the family “precious things” and he also gave Rebekah a little of
what she would soon own. This was truly a time to praise GOD!
Challenge
- Why
do you think GOD told Moses about the gifts Abraham’s servant gave and to
who he gave it to?
- When
is the last time you celebrated something, GOD did in your life?
- Is
it time for you to celebrate GOD for all the things HE has done for you,
to you and through you?
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