My commentary had a really interesting take on the story of
finding Isaac a wife. It noted four elements that are also involved in
the marriage of Christ and His
church:
The
will of the father
The
witness of the servant
The
willingness of the bride
The
welcome of the bridegroom
Some passages I particularly liked:
“Just
as Abraham wanted a bride for his son, so God the Father elected to provide a
bride for His beloved Son. Why? The bride is the Father’s love gift to His
Son.”
In speaking about Rebekah’s willingness to draw water for a
stranger, his men, and his camels, I read, “Little did Rebekah know that doing
a humble task for a stranger would make her the bride of a wealthy man who was
in a covenant relationship with God … Make every occasion a great occasion, for you can never tell
when someone may be taking your measure for a larger place.”
Regarding Rebekah’s decision not to wait 10 days, but to
instead leave at once, I read, “What motivated Rebekah to make the right decision? She heard
the word about Isaac and believed
it. She saw the proof of his greatness, generosity, and wealth and wanted to belong to him for the rest of
her life. She had never seen Isaac, but
what she had heard about him convinced
her to go to Canaan with the servant.”
A really important quote: “We make our decisions and then
our decisions turn around and make us.”
Father, thanks for this incredible picture. Help me to use what I read today in my
everyday life. I want to be looking for
where You are working and join You there.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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