by Timothy W. Burnett
The servant promised to find a wife for Isaac from the land where Abraham's kinfolks lifed. Abraham made him promise to not look in the land of Canaan. The servant asked an interesting question, "Peradventure the woman will not be wiling to follow me..." (Genesis 24:5). He basically asked a what if question out of prudence. He didn't doubt the outcome, but simply had to cover the remote and doubtful possibility that the woman would not be willing to come with him.
Look at Abraham's reply, "The Lord God of heaven...shall send His angel before you, and you shall take a wife to my son from there" (Genesis 24:7). We can find more detail about Abraham's confidence in Romans chapter 4. Check out verses 20-21, "he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. And being fully persuaded that what He had promised, He was able also to perform." Abraham was fully persuaded that his servant would find the perfect wife for Isaac.
Guess what? His highest servant acted with the same confidence and trust. He believed without doubt that God would send an angel before him and make his journey successful. How do we know that? He hit the road to the City of Nahor in Mesopotamia. That's right...he took believing action. How did he know to head toward Nahor? You can bet your bottom dollar an angel from God went before him!
After reaching his destination, the servant stopped at a well outside of the City where women would come to fetch water. What did he do first? He prayed. He asked God to show kindness toward his master and told Him where he was standing. He even asked God to let the right woman be the one who would not only give him water, but also to all of his camels. Look at the details of his prayer in Genesis 24:12-14.
Don't be afraid or ashamed to talk things over with our heavenly Father. We have something greater than what they had during the days of Abraham. We have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ in us! In the name of Jesus Christ, we have access with boldness to the throne of God in heaven. Be assured that our God will not get cauliflower-ear as we pray.
He poured his heart out to God and the next thing he knew, Rebekah came into the picture with perfect timing. She not only offered to give him water, but she gave to his camels also. As she continued, the servant kept quiet and wondered in his heart whether God had already made his journey successful. After she finished, the man gave her certain jewels and gifts and asked her more questions. Alas, he knew that she would be Isaac's wife and he prayed to God with thanksgiving and praise in the presence of Rebekah.
Abraham's servant was faithful and meek to walk and talk with God.
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