IMITATE THEIR FAITH

Conclusion of "I WILL ALSO DRAW WATER FOR YOUR CAMELS"

Rebekah's example speaks eloquently to us today. We live in an age when selfishness seems to reign supreme. As foretold, people have become "lovers of themselves," unwilling to go out of their way for others.  (2 Timothy 3:1-5) Christians who seek to fight the influence of that trend do well to contemplate the Bible's picture of that young woman so long ago, running back and forth to the well.

Rebekah surely noticed the elderly man's gaze upon her. There was nothing improper in his look; it suggested amazement, wonderment, and joy.  When Rebekah was done at last, he gave her gifts-precious jewelry! Then he asked:  Please tell me, whose daughter are you?  Is there any room at your father's house for us to spend the night?"  When she told him of her family, his joy intensified.  Perhaps in a rush of enthusiasm, she added: "We have both straw and much fodder and also a place to spend the night!"-a considerable offer, as there were others traveling with the old man.  Then she ran off ahead of him to tell her mother what had happened. -Genesis 24:22-28, 32.

Clearly, Rebekah was raised to be hospitable. Here is another value that seems to be on the want today-and another reason to imitate the faith of this kindhearted young woman.  Faith in God should lead us to be hospitable.  Jehovah is hospitable, for he is generous to all, and he wants his worshippers to follow suit. When we are hospitable even to those who may never repay us, wee please our heavenly Father. -Matthew 5:44-46; 1 Peter 4:9. 

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH- "YOU MUST TAKE A WIFE FOR MY SON" 

From The Watchtower magazine