IMITATE THEIR FAITH/REBEKAH - "YOU MUST TAKE A WIFE FOR MY SON"

 Who was that old man at the well? He was servant of Abraham, the brother of Rebekah's grandfather. Thus, he was welcome in the home of Bethuel, Rebekah's father. This servant's name was probably Eliezer. The hosts offered him a meal, but he refused to eat until he had disclosed the reason for his visit. (Genesis 24:31-33) We may imagine him speaking excitedly, for he had just seen powerful evidence that his God, Jehovah was blessing him on this vital mission. How so? 

Imagine Eliezer telling his story as Rebekah's father, Bethuel, as well as her brother Laban, listened with rapt attention. He told them that Jehovah had blessed Abraham greatly in Canaan and that Abraham and Sarah had a son named Isaac, who was to inherit everything. Abraham had given this servant a commission of great importance: He was to seek a wife for Isaac among Abraham's relatives in Haran. - GENESIS 24:34-38. 

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