Whose Daughter are You?

O.T. #46 "Whose Daughter are You?"
May 14, 2013
Genesis 24-Part 2
The I asked, "Whose daughter are you?"... Genesis 24:47 NLT

LET IT GLOW

When you haven't got a pray, pray anyway. When the nest is empty and and the house is quiet,
when all looks bleak, pray for those who have flown the coop, your little birdies who have grown
up. I pray for those mothers who lost their children in Connecticut and Boston and all whose
children have disappeared, snatched from their arms, tragically taken from their lives-pray. God is
a God of comfort and strength to go on. For those who miss their mother's voice, touch, hug, phone call, cooking, pray for those who have their mothers and they will cherish each moment. Give a
hug to them, call them, bake something, send a card, pray for them. Be a mother to the motherless,
a daughter to the daughterless.
How did Rebekah's mother feel when she was told that she decided to go with an old man,
Eliezer, to marry a stranger? Probably her mother never saw Rebekah again, never hugged her one
more time, never sat down to tea and a chat anymore, wasn't there when she had her babies. I
never thought about Rebekah's mother until now. That mother must have encouraged her to go, to
step out and walk by faith, or ride a camel.

Of all the young ladies, Rebekah was the chosen one to be Isaac's wife. Eliezer did not know
where to go and what to do in order to find this special gal. He just pray step by step. So when he
pulled his camels up to the well to fill them up (with water), he prayed a beautiful prayer. Let's
take a look at it.

O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: And let it come to pass, that
the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and
she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness
unto my master.

The prayer:

• was directed to Jehovah, the LORD God
• asked for success in his mission
• asked for God to be faithful to his master, Abraham, His servant, to show unfailing love to Abraham
• noted where he was standing, a well where the young women of the town came to draw     water
• made a request of test to know which gal was the chosen one
• was answered when Rebekah offered to water his camels also
• followed a prayer of thanksgiving in verse 27

How is our prayer life? Are we specific or general in our prayers? Eliezer asked Rebekah, "Whose daughter are you?" He wanted to know if she was a relative of Abraham so he could continue the hunt for Isaac's wife.

If you were asked that question, how would you answer? I am a daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords-Jesus.

LET IT GROW

Rebekah is described here as being:

• hospitable to Eliezer, for she offered him straw and feed for the camels and a guest room       for him to spend the night
• was a relative of Abraham's
• was very beautiful
• old enough to be married and still a virgin
• took the gifts of a large nose ring and 2 large gold bracelets for her wrists
• the sister of Laban.

So Eliezer went to the house of Bethuel, explained his mission, and said, So tell me-will you or
won't you show unfailing love and faithfulness to my master? Please tell me yes or no, and
then I'll know what to do next.

What was the answer of Laban and Bethuel, Rebekah's brother and father?
The thing proceedth from the LORD: ...take her and go, and let her be thy master's son's
wife, as the LORD hath spoken.

Eliezer worshiped the Lord again. Then he gave Rebekah jewels of silver and gold, raiment, and
also gave precious things to her brother and her mother. The men folk wanted Rebekah to stay
with them ten more days before going to Isaac, but Eliezer did not want to wait.
Rebekah was asked, Are you willing to go with this man? (verse 57, NLT)

Rebekah had to make an important decision: would she stay home with her family and continue
to be a servant, or would she by faith believe the words of the servant and go to be with Isaac, a
man she had never seen?

Tomorrow we will discuss her answer and the consequences of it.

What would you do if you were confronted with the same situation? If you knew it was God's will for you to go, would you?

LET IT GO

Pray about the step I take and the decisions to be made.

Listen for God's answer.

Trust Him with the details and my future.

Act like a daughter of the King.