What can we learn from Rebekah's actions about sharing God's work in our lives? Scripture Focus “Then the girl ran and told her mother’s household about these things.” (Genesis 24:28) Setting the Scene Rebekah has just experienced God’s providence in real time: a stranger’s prayer for guidance, her timely arrival at the well, and a generous act that fulfills that prayer. The very next thing Scripture records is her running home to report it all. What Stands Out in Rebekah’s Response • She runs—there is eagerness, energy, and joy. • She tells—she vocalizes God’s intervention rather than keeping it private. • She starts with her own household—the people who know her best hear first. Lessons for Sharing God’s Work in Our Lives 1. Urgency Reflects Gratitude • Psalm 105:1—“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.” • When the Lord acts, delaying to speak can dull the wonder. Rebekah’s speed shows gratitude bursting into words. 2. Testimony Begins at Home • Mark 5:19—Jesus tells the healed demoniac, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you.” • Authentic witness often starts with those who see our everyday life; consistency there validates public testimony later. 3. Simple Facts Honor a Sovereign God • Rebekah doesn’t wait to craft a polished story—she just “told … about these things.” • Acts 4:20—“For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” The power lies in the facts of God’s intervention, not our eloquence. 4. Joy Overcomes Fear of Opinion • John 4:28-30—the Samaritan woman leaves her jar, runs to town, and many believe because of her words. • Both women risk misunderstanding, yet the joy of God’s work outweighs social caution. 5. Personal Participation Invites Others In • Psalm 66:16—“Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul.” • By sharing, Rebekah invites her family into the unfolding plan of God that will ultimately connect them to covenant promises. Supporting Examples • Mary praises God publicly: Luke 1:46-49. • Peter and John cannot keep silent: Acts 4:19-20. • The healed leper proclaims freely: Mark 1:45. Practical Ways to Follow Rebekah’s Footsteps • Recall God’s recent provisions and tell someone today—start with family or close friends. • Keep testimonies straightforward: what happened, how God acted, and why it matters. • Let enthusiasm show—spoken joy reinforces the reality of what God has done. • Trust Scripture’s promise that God uses personal witness to build faith in listeners (Romans 10:17). • Make sharing a habit; notes, calls, and mealtime conversations provide natural moments to declare God’s deeds. Rebekah’s swift report models a life that treats God’s interventions as news too good to keep. Our eagerness to share is both an act of worship and a channel God uses to draw others into His redemptive story. |
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