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Will you go?

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On November 23, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

When the servant of Abraham, asked to take Rebekah back to his master, so that she could wed the master’s son, Isaac, the brother and mother of Rebekah, called Rebekah to enquire of her, if she would be willing to go. Rebekah’s response, was “I will go.” and they sent her away along with her nurse with Abraham’s servant.

Points to ponder:
When the Holy Spirit of God, wishes us to follow him to be the bride of Jesus Christ, God the Master’s Son, what is our response going to be when asked if we will go. Let our response be as that of Rebekah, willing to go. Will you go?

Genesis 24:57-59 (KJV) 
57 And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.
58 And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
59 And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

Hinder not God’s mission

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On November 19, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

Upon the request of Abraham’s servant to be sent back to his master, along with Rebekah, the bride-to-be of Abraham’s servant, Rebekah’s brother Laban and mother request that she stay with them for a at least ten days before they send her with him. To this the servant requested them not to hinder him, for he yearned to return to his master at the prosperity of the mission that the Lord had brought about.

Points to ponder:
One can understand Rebekah’s brother’s and mother’s familial longing to stay a little longer with her and so their request to have her stay for at least ten days with them is well founded and justifiable. However, one also ought to recognize and realize that our personal interests to hold back ones we love, which can impede and hinder God’s mission, should not be the case. We need to put our familial relationship secondary to God’s purpose. Most full time missionaries, who are forced to stay away from their families, on account of fulfilling God, the Master’s, mission, understand this, but do others who are not serving full time as missionaries also understand this? We must never hinder God’s mission.

Genesis 24:55-56 (KJV)
55 And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
56 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

Back to our Master

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On November 18, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

Genesis 24:52-54 gives the account of the servant of Abraham who bows down and worships the Lord, for the Lord had brought him success in his master Abraham’s mission to find a bride for the master’s son, Isaac. After bestowing precious things and jewelry to Rebekah, the bride to be and her family, the servant resorted to eat and drink and stay the night. However, when he woke up, his first request was for him to sent back to the master.

Points to ponder:
When our mission for God, our master is fulfilled by the working of God himself in and through the situations and circumstances that surround us, giving us success, where do we choose to dwell. Often, I find myself wanting to linger in the laurels of success, failing to recognize to worship God, the giver of success and that my first request and response should be to go back to my Master God. How about you?

Genesis 24:52-54 (KJV)
52 And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.
53 And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
54 And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.

Neither Right nor Left

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On October 19, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

When the eldest servant had described to the family of Rebekah, how the Lord God had led her to him as he sought out a bride for his master’s son, Isaac, he went on to request the kindness of the family of Rebekah to give her hand in marriage to Isaac. His request was one of finding favor and not in any sense demanding, for he said “if you will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell: and if not, tell me (as well) so that I may turn to the right or to the left” in order to continue his search. (Genesis 24:49-51).
To this, Laban, the brother of Rebekah and her father Bethuel, both said, “This proceeds from the Lord and we cannot speak unto thee bad (refuse) or good (accept). Behold, Rebekah is before you, take her and go so she may wed Isaac, as the Lord has spoken.”

This account indicates that both Laban and Bethuel perceived that the Lord was at work and did not want to stand in the way of God’s messenger on a mission.

Points to ponder:
From this account, we can learn that as servants of God on the mission, seeking the bride (Church) for our Savior, Jesus Christ, we must not be demanding but out of respect and love seek the kindness of whom we seek, requesting them to be kind and true with our master and Lord. And if you are not on a mission for the Lord God, when God sends his messengers on a mission, let us not stand in their way, so that they can proceed with the mission and not have to turn to the right or to the left.

Genesis 24:49-51 (KJV)
49 And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.
50 Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
51 Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master’s son’s wife, as the Lord hath spoken.

Seeking a Virgin

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On October 8, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

When Abraham’s eldest servant tells Rebekah’s family of his mission of seeking a bride for Abraham’s son, Isaac, he explicitly identifies Rebekah as a virgin (Genesis 24:43) and through their interaction recounts that she was not only one of chaste but one of charity as well, willing to serve and go beyond the call of duty, ungrudgingly.

Points to ponder:
The church is the bride to be of Christ Jesus. When the Holy Spirit of God seeks out for you and me who believe in Jesus, i.e., the Church – will he identify us as virgins, undefiled by the carnal desires of the flesh – one full of chaste and prepared to serve with charity, going beyond our calling and commission, ungrudgingly. God is seeking a virgin in you and me – unadulterated by this world or its offering. How will God identify you and me?

Genesis 24:42-48 (KJV)
42 And I came this day unto the well, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:
43 Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
44 And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master’s son.
45 And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
46 And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
47 And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
48 And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter unto his son.

My Master’s Promise / Confidence

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On October 7, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

When the eldest servant of Abraham narrates to the family of Rebekah, the bride sought out for Abraham’s son, Isaac, he tells them of the concern that he had, which was “What if the bride to be refuses to come to wed Isaac, what then?” following with the confidence that Abraham his master had, in the Lord God. For Abraham’s response to the servant’s concern was that the Lord will send his angel with his servant and prosper his mission – a promise that Abraham could make because he saw the whole marriage of his son, with eyes of faith. He saw the invisible before it became evident and expresses that faith, calling attention to neither himself or his servant, but to the faithfulness of God.

Points to ponder:
Abraham promised his servant that his journey and mission would be a success. He had confidence in the Lord’s presence and provisions, seeing with eyes of faith. Do we have that level of confidence in God, wherein we can be assured of the invisible things of God coming true in our life and making our life’s mission a success? Our Master God is a promise keeping God and we can be confident of his presence and provisions in our life / life’s journey, when we see him and his master plan in action, with eyes of faith.

Genesis 24:40 (KJV)
40 And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father’s house:

The Master’s Purpose / Condition

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On October 6, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

Abraham’s eldest servant retells the family of Rebekah that his master’s purpose was for him to find a wife for his master’s son, Isaac, from the family/kindred of Abraham and his condition was explicit that if the woman refused to come to be married to his master’s son, the servant was cleared of his oath.

Points to ponder:
God our Master send us his servants to find a bride from his people and we are to tell of the impending marriage of the Lamb of God (Revelation 19). This is our Master God’s purpose. However, if the people refuse to give themselves up for Jesus Christ, God’s Only begotten Son, then we are cleared of our oath, not because we were unsuccessful in our mission, but because God is a loving God, who would not force anyone to follow him. He gives everyone the freedom to choose to follow his Son and is not a puppeteer. The Master’s purpose is clear that everyone should be reconciled to him but his condition is that it should be by their own accord, brought up by the conviction of the Holy Spirit of God and not by any eloquence of speech or rationalization by us, his servants. Someone may plant, and we may water or we may plant and someone may water, the Seed of the gospel, but it is God who gives the increase.

Genesis 24:38-39;41 (KJV)
38 But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
39 And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.
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41 Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

The Master’s Plan / Cause

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On October 5, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

Abraham’s eldest servant speaks of how his master had made him swear that he would not take a wife for his son, Isaac from the daughters of the Canaanites, a people that did not follow and worship God. Abraham, the master’s plan was to find a wife for his only beloved son, from his own family and kindred.

Points to ponder:
The bride to be of Christ Jesus (Revelation 19), God’s only begotten Son is not to be of this world that is in enmity with God (James 4:4), but it is the Church, who is the one who follows and worships God, the Master. This is God the Master’s, master plan! Have you believed in Jesus and received him i.e., do you belong to God’s, the Master’s plan?

Genesis 24:36-37 (KJV)
36 And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
37 And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

My Master’s Power and Possessions / Credibility

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On September 23, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

After recognizing his position as servant, Abraham’s eldest servants starts out by telling the house of Bethuel about the power and possessions of Abraham. He states that “the LORD had blessed his master greatly and that his master is great, who has been given by the LORD, flocks, and herds, and fortunes of silver, and gold, and male- and female-servants, and camels, and donkeys. This not only establishes his master’s possessions, but also the master’s credibility and power (Note, how in the servant’s statement, the word “great” is used not once but twice).

Points to ponder:
Jesus, our Master has been given dominion and authority over all things, for everything is put under his feet and he has been made head of all things for the benefit of the church, by the LORD God (1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:22). He is The Master over all persons and things. He is exceedingly great and he alone is God (Psalm 86:10). He is in possession of all things for everything belongs to him – the earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell in it (Psalm 24:1). Jesus is not only Powerful but the Possessor of all things.

Often we seek after power and after ephemeral possessions, failing to recognize that when we have Jesus, as our Master and Lord (John 13:13), we have ultimate power and utmost possessions that is eternal, in and through him. Seek Jesus first and his righteousness and then you wont need anything else (Matthew 6:33).

Genesis 24:35 (KJV)
35 And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

I am (my Master’s) Servant

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On September 22, 2015

In Christian, Genesis, Through the Bible

As the eldest servant of Abraham, refused to eat before he spoke of his master’s mission to the family of Rebekah, the bride sought for his master’s son, Isaac, he starts out by first and foremost identifying himself before speaking of his master. Though he was given authority over all that Abraham had (Genesis 24:2), yet he recognized his place and introduced himself as “I am Abraham’s servant.” (Genesis 24:34).

Points to ponder:
Jesus said that all authority in heaven and earth has been given to him (Matthew 28:18) and He who is in those who believe in Jesus’ name has overcome the world, and is greater than whoever is in the world (1 John 4:4). We are thereby blessed in heavenly places with all spiritual blessings and authority. Yet we ought to recognize our place. We are the sheep, and Jesus is the Chief and Good Shepherd. We are the servant’s and Jesus is our Master. When we introduce ourselves, how do we identify ourselves. Do we say, “I am my Master’s servant”?; Do we say, “I am Jesus’ servant”?

Genesis 24:33-34 (KJV)
33 And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
34 And he said, I am Abraham’s servant.

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