Prophecy Fulfilled. Comfort Provided.
Genesis 24: 62 Now Isaac came from
the way of Beer Lahai Roi, for he dwelt in the South. 63 And
Isaac went out to meditate in the field in the evening; and he lifted his
eyes and looked, and there, the camels were coming. 64 Then
Rebekah lifted her eyes, and when she saw Isaac she dismounted from her
camel; 65 for she had said to the servant,
“Who is this man walking in the field to meet us?”
The servant said, “It is my master.” So she
took a veil and covered herself.
66 And the servant told Isaac all the
things that he had done. 67 Then Isaac brought her
into his mother Sarah’s tent; and he took Rebekah and she became his wife,
and he loved her. So Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.
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Up to this point Isaac had not been mentioned much by
himself. He was mentioned as the promised child in the context of Abraham. But
this time Isaac is mentioned as an adult. He moved away from Abraham, but not
far away. Abraham’s servant brought Rebekah to him while he was having his
quiet time with the LORD. Rebekah asked “Who is this man?”
My Observations:
- Rebekah
was probably filled with excitement that she was chosen by GOD to be the
mother of many nations.
- Abraham’s
servant was probably excited to tell the supernatural story to Isaac.
- Isaac
was comforted by Rebekah’s presence and was probably renewed from being
saddened over his mother’s death.
Sarah may have told Isaac that he was the one who would
fulfill GOD’s prophecy. Rebekah was told that she would fulfill GOD’s prophecy.
Both had been told these things, but it wasn’t until they met that they may
have said to themselves “This is really going to happen!”
Two people had their lives changed over a matter of a couple
of weeks. Rebekah was not expecting to be married any time soon. Isaac knew he
would be married, but was probably feeling a little down because he was not
allowed to marry any of the women around him and did not know how he would
fulfill the prophecy. GOD brought both of them love and comfort.
Challenge
- Why
did GOD turn to speaking about Isaac when describing things to Moses?
- Have
you ever been shocked when GOD comes through with a promise, HE made to
you?
- Do
you believe that GOD is willing to guide you by the COMFORTER today?
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