Scripture to Read: Genesis 24:50-61
In today's devotion, we read in Genesis 24:50-51, Laban and Bethuel's response, "Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, "The thing has come from the Lord; we cannot speak to you bad or good. 51 Behold, Rebekah is before you; take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master's son, as the Lord has spoken." Laban and Bethuel had heard all Abraham's servant had shared and knew what had taken place was from the Lord. Abraham's servant responded to their reply by bowing himself to the Lord (v. 52). While Rebekah's brother and mother tried to slow things down so they could have a little more time with Rebekah before she left, Rebekah agreed to go and leave her family and make her way with Abraham's servant to be with Isaac (vv. 58-59). In leaving, Rebekah's family blesses her and says, "Our sister, may you become thousands of ten thousands, and may your offspring possess the gate of those who hate him!" (v. 60). This blessing is another reminder of the promise God made to Abraham and his offspring. God will continue to bless the line of Abraham, and his descendants will be many. The takeaway from God's Word is that this is from the Lord, spoken by the Lord, to continue to bless and fulfill His promise to Abraham and all of his descendants. God is faithful to keep His covenant, and of course, this covenant is ultimately fulfilled through our Lord Jesus Christ. Genesis 24 points us to God's promise and hope in Christ.
Challenge & Application
1. How does the blessing of Rebekah in verse 60 recall the promise and covenant God has made with Abraham?
2. How does seeing the fulfillment of God’s promise in Jesus Christ bring you hope?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!