Prayer of Prosperity and Protection
Genesis 24: 59 So they sent away
Rebekah their sister and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant and his
men. 60 And they blessed Rebekah and said to her:
“Our sister, may you become
The mother of thousands of ten thousands;
And may your descendants possess
The gates of those who hate them.”
61 Then Rebekah and her maids arose,
and they rode on the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah
and departed.
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Nervous and saddened to see Rebekah leave, Laban and his
mother wished her farewell. Her departure plans came up quickly and they had no
time to prepare. They offered up a prayer of prosperity and protection.
My Observations:
- Laban and his mother placed Rebekah in GOD’s hands by saying a prayer over her.
- Laban and his mother agreed with Abraham’s prophecy and prayed that she fulfills it.
- Laban and his mother may have followed GOD all their lives, so they gave Rebekah their best, namely prayer.
Speaking prosperity and protection over someone is not a bad
thing, but the enemy tries to mix in greed and lust for power into it,
confusing followers of CHRIST. Laban and his mother simply agreed with the
prophecy of Abraham as told by GOD. Rebekah would become the mother of many
nations, just like Sarah.
I believe it was JESUS who told Abraham this prophecy and in
it, HE promised blessings. But Laban and his mother knew the enemy would
attack. They prayed for protection against those who hate people who follow
CHRIST, not in a political way, but in a relationship way.
Challenge
- Why does GOD tell Moses about this prayer?
- Has GOD promised you something that has not come to fruition yet?
- Instead of giving up, will you look at the situation differently, renewing your trust that GOD keeps HIS promises?
Prayer
Dear LORD, please bless this reader with the plan you have
for him or her. Plans to “prosper” and not to harm. Plans to give a “Hope” and
a “future.” Pleas protect this reader from themselves and those who a
purposefully trying to cause harm. amen
