How can we trust God's timing like Abraham's servant in Genesis 24:36? The Servant’s Testimony: Rehearsing God’s Track Record - Genesis 24:36: “My master’s wife Sarah bore a son to my master in her old age, and he has given him everything he owns.” - Abraham’s servant begins by looking back: Isaac arrived exactly when God promised (cf. Genesis 21:2). - By retelling that miracle, the servant reminds himself and his listeners that God’s schedule is flawless. Recognizing God’s Sovereignty Over Timing - God owns the calendar: “My times are in Your hands” (Psalm 31:15). - He fits every event into His perfect plan: “He has made everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). - When we anchor to this truth, the question shifts from “When will God act?” to “How will I honor Him while I wait?” Practical Ways to Wait Well • Rehearse past faithfulness - Make a written list of answered prayers and fulfilled promises. - Share these stories with others, just as the servant did. • Stay in step with obedience - The servant kept moving—loading camels, traveling, praying—while trusting God to reveal Rebekah. - Small acts of daily obedience keep the heart aligned with God’s pace. • Pray specific, Scripture-shaped requests - The servant asked for a clear sign (Genesis 24:12-14). - Bring detailed concerns to God, yet stay open to His method of response. • Refuse to manipulate outcomes - He did not rush the process or settle for the first girl who offered water. - Guard against shortcuts that bypass God’s timing. Encouragement from Other Scriptures - Galatians 4:4: “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son…”—even redemption followed a divine timetable. - 2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slow… but is patient toward you.” His seeming delays are purposeful, never negligent. Personal Reflection Points 1. Identify one area where God seems late. How has He shown Himself on time in the past? 2. What practical step of obedience can you take today while awaiting His answer? 3. Which promise from Scripture will you cling to during this season? As Abraham’s servant looked back at Isaac’s birth, he gained confidence for the present mission. We do the same: recall, obey, pray, and rest, trusting the God whose timing is always perfect. |
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