A WIFE SOUGHT FOR ISAAC
Genesis 24:1
It is all-important that the children of God's people should marry
only in the Lord. See 1 Corinthians 7:39. So only can we hope to
perpetuate, as Malachi teaches, a godly seed. But those who live in
fellowship with Him may confidently count on His angels being... [ Continue Reading ]
REBEKAH MEETS ABRAHAM'S SERVANT
Genesis 24:10
As we enter upon a new day, or a fresh undertaking, it is always wise
and right to ask for good-speed. Good-speed is God-speed. Praying
times are not lost times. The reaper saves time when he stops to whet
his scythe. Eliezer had learned a sincere respe... [ Continue Reading ]
ABRAHAM'S SERVANT FULFILLS HIS MISSION
Genesis 24:28
This worthy man was almost garrulous about his master. Count the
number of times in which he contrives to introduce those two words,
“my master.” He put the errand on which he had come before his
necessary food, and poured out his story in a stre... [ Continue Reading ]
REBEKAH MARRIES ISAAC
Genesis 24:50
Rebekah's relatives recognized the hand of God in what had taken
place, and could not demur. The maiden herself was not asked,
according to Oriental custom, but in her readiness on the following
morning to start forthwith, it was clear that her heart had been
alr... [ Continue Reading ]