IMITATE THEIR FAITH/REBEKAH

 "I Am Willing to God"

REBEKAH looked out over the landscape as the shadows lenghtened. After weeks of travel, she was finally get used to the swaying gait of the camel as she sat perched high atop its back.  Her childhood home in Haran was far behind her, hundreds of miles to the northeast.  She might never see her family again.  Questions about her future surely flooded her mind-especially as she neared her journey's end. 

The caravan had passed through much of Canaan and was traversing harder terrain, the Negeb.  (Genesis 2:62)  Rebekah likely saw sheep. The country here might be too wild and arid for extensive farming,  but it provided ample pasturage for grazing.  It was familiar ground to her eldery guide. He was bursting with good news to tell his master-Rebekah was to become Isaac's wife!  Rebekah muse have wondered , though, what kind of life she would lead in this land. What would  her groom, Isaac, be like?  They had never even met! Would she be pleased when he saw her? And how would she feel about him?

In many parts of the world today, arranged marriages may seem strange.  In other regions, such unions are common.  Whatever your background, you may agree that Rebekah was heading into the unknown. She was, in fact, a woman of remarkable courage and faith.  We need both qualities when face changes in life.  There are other beautifula nd rare qualities associated with Rebekah's faith.

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/REBEKAH - "I WILL ALSO DRAW WATER FOR YOUR CAMELS

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