How does Rebekah's choice reflect the importance of seeking God's will first?

◄ How does Rebekah prioritize God's will? ►

A Moment of Choice

“So they called Rebekah and asked her, ‘Will you go with this man?’ ‘I will go,’ she replied.” (Genesis 24:58)

Why This Scene Matters

• Isaac’s future—and the covenant line—hinges on a woman’s single response.

• Rebekah answers instantly, without delay or second-guessing.

• Her “I will go” becomes an unmistakable picture of placing God’s purposes above personal comfort or family expectations.

Tracing God’s Hand Behind the Question

1. Abraham’s servant prays specifically for divine guidance (Genesis 24:12-14).

2. God answers precisely; Rebekah fulfills every sign (Genesis 24:15-20).

3. Family hears the servant’s testimony of the Lord’s leading (Genesis 24:34-49).

4. By the time Rebekah is asked, God’s will has been clearly revealed.

Rebekah’s Response and Seeking God First

• Immediate: No request for extra time (contrast Genesis 24:55).

• Voluntary: She is not coerced by her family or the servant.

• Faith-centered: She trusts the God who guided the servant more than the familiarity of her homeland.

• Covenant-minded: Her “yes” aligns her life with the promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 12:2-3; 22:17-18).

Echoes in the Rest of Scripture

• Ruth leaves Moab—“Where you go I will go” (Ruth 1:16-17).

• Isaiah hears, “Whom shall I send?” and answers, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8).

• The disciples leave nets “immediately” when Jesus calls (Matthew 4:20-22).

Each example mirrors Rebekah’s readiness to follow revealed divine direction.

Practical Takeaways for Today

• God’s will is often confirmed before a decision: look for His fingerprints.

• Delay can dilute obedience; prompt action strengthens faith.

• True submission may require leaving comfort zones, but it secures us within God’s larger redemptive plan.

• Personal willingness (“I will go”) is the gateway through which God unfolds generational blessing.

Living the “I Will Go” Lifestyle

1. Ask God to make His direction unmistakable—then watch for specific answers.

2. Weigh decisions through the lens of Scripture and covenant purposes, not mere convenience.

3. Cultivate readiness; obedience is easier when the heart is pre-decided for God’s will.

4. Remember: each faithful “yes” today can ripple into God’s bigger story tomorrow, just as Rebekah’s did.