Genesis 24: A Tale of Faith and Obedience

Abraham, blessed and aged, calls upon his oldest and most faithful servant. He requests a solemn vow, an oath taken under the sacred covenant of the Lord, the God of heaven and earth. The task? To find a wife for his son Isaac, not from the daughters of the Canaanites amongst whom they lived, but from Abraham's homeland and his own kin. The servant, filled with uncertainty, poses a question. What if the woman he chooses refuses to leave her home and travel to this foreign land? Will he be required to bring Isaac back to Abraham's birthplace? Abraham firmly instructs him not to bring Isaac back under any circumstances. He reassures his servant with the divine promise he received from the Lord God of heaven. The Lord, who guided Abraham from his father's house and his native land, had vowed to give this land to Abraham's descendants. Abraham tells his servant that the Lord will send an angel before him to guide his journey and help him find a wife for Isaac. The servant takes an oath, placing his hand under Abraham's thigh, promising to fulfill his master's request. With ten camels and all of his master's wealth, the servant embarks on his journey to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor. As evening falls, the servant arrives at a well outside the city. It is the perfect time, the time when women come to draw water. He prays to the Lord God of Abraham to guide him in his quest, to show kindness to his master. He devises a sign, a test to identify the right woman. The woman who not only gives him water when he asks, but also offers to water his camels, she would be the one chosen by the Lord for Isaac. Before he even finishes his prayer, Rebekah, a relative of Abraham, comes to the well. She is beautiful, virtuous and pure. The servant asks her for water, and she responds with kindness, offering water not just to him, but also to his camels. Overwhelmed, the servant watches her silently, wondering if his journey has been successful. Once she finishes watering the camels, he presents her with precious gifts, a golden earring and two golden bracelets. This resonant story of faith, obedience, providence and divine guidance leaves us with profound lessons. It reminds us of the importance of trust in divine providence and the power of prayer. It highlights the significance of kindness and hospitality, as shown by Rebekah. It emphasizes the value of obedience, as shown by both Abraham's servant and Isaac, in fulfilling their duties without question. This video was made possible by Michael Hopkins, founder of Jehovah's House of Saints Homeless Mission. For more inspiring stories and messages, visit us at JehovahSaint.com