What can we learn from Rebekah's willingness to follow God's plan? Stepping Into the Story In Genesis 24, Abraham’s servant arrives at Rebekah’s home, convinced God has identified Isaac’s future wife. After sharing how clearly the Lord guided him, the servant asks her family if Rebekah may leave immediately. Verse 58 records the pivotal moment: “ But they called Rebekah and asked her, ‘Will you go with this man?’ And she replied, ‘I will go.’ ” (Genesis 24:58) What Rebekah Actually Did • She believed the servant’s testimony of God’s guidance. • She agreed to leave the familiar—family, friends, homeland—within 24 hours. • She trusted God’s plan for marriage to a man she had never met. Key Lessons for Us Today 1. God still calls ordinary believers to extraordinary obedience. – Like Rebekah, most of us are not in the spotlight of Scripture, yet the Lord’s plans hinge on our decisions (Luke 1:38; Acts 9:10–17). 2. Prompt obedience strengthens faith. – Rebekah answered immediately; delayed obedience often turns into disobedience (Psalm 119:60). 3. Faith rests on God’s word, not exhaustive details. – She had no portrait of Isaac, yet trusted the divine promise (Hebrews 11:6). 4. Yielding to God’s plan blesses future generations. – Rebekah became mother of Jacob and Esau, grandmother of the twelve tribes (Genesis 25:21–26). Our choices ripple outward too (Deuteronomy 7:9). 5. Courage flows from confidence that the Lord goes before us. – The servant testified, “The LORD has granted success to my journey” (Genesis 24:56). Rebekah acted on that assurance (Isaiah 41:10). Cross-References That Illuminate Her Decision • Hebrews 11:8 – Abraham “obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” Rebekah mirrors the same faith heritage. • Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” Rebekah’s path literally stretched across the desert, yet God straightened it. • Psalm 143:10 – “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.” Rebekah embodies this petition in action. • Ruth 1:16 – Ruth’s “Where you go, I will go” echoes Rebekah’s “I will go,” showing that wholehearted commitment to God’s leading is timeless. Practical Takeaways for Modern Believers • When Scripture, prayer, and godly counsel align, move forward—even if not every question is answered. • Obedience may require leaving comfort zones: a move, a ministry role, a sacrificial gift. • Your willingness today can position you for God-sized influence tomorrow, often beyond what you can presently see. • Faith decisions are seldom solitary; they inspire and shape the faith of those watching—children, friends, coworkers. A Closing Thought Rebekah’s simple words, “I will go,” challenge each of us to echo the same readiness when God’s plan interrupts ours. The God who faithfully guided her journey is unchanged and utterly reliable for every step of ours. |
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