Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them?

 Rebekah

Who was Rebekah?  She was the wife of Isaac and the mother of their two sons, Jacob and Esau. 

What did she do?  Rebekah did God's will, even when doing so was difficult. While she was getting water from a well, a man asked her for a sip of water. Rebekah quickly gave him a drink  and offered to draw water for the man's camels.  (Genesis 24:15-20)  That man was Abraham's servant, and he had traveled a great distance to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son.  (Genesis 24:2-4) He also prayed for God's blessing.  When he saw Rebekah's idustriousness and  hospitality, he discerned that God had answered his prayer, indicating that she was His choice for Isaac.  -GENESIS 24:10-14,21, 27. 

When Rebekah learned of the servant's quest, she sgreed to return with him and become Isaac's wife.  (Genesis 24:57-59)  Rebekah eventually had twin boys. God had revealed to her that the older boy, Esau would serve the younger, Jacob.  (Genesis 25:23)  When Isaac arranged to arranged to give Esau the firstborn's blessing, Rebekah took steps to make certain that the one blessing came to Jacob, in harmony with what  she knew to be God's will. -  GENESIS 27:1-17.

What can we learn from Rebekah?   Rebekah was modest, industrious, and hospitable-qualities that led to her success as a wife, mother, and worshippe of the true God. 

For a further discussion about Rebekah, see the article "I Am Willing to Go." 

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