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Bekah's story (3)
'"... I will draw water for your camels also ..."' Genesis 24:19
Bekah's story teaches us a really important truth about life: When opportunity comes knocking, make sure you're ready to answer the door. Rebekah didn't think about all the hours it'd take to water ten thirsty camels. She didn't say, 'Er, sorry, no, I might break a fingernail. Do it yourself.' She lived by the biblical principle: 'Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might ...' (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
She didn't suddenly change when Eliezer showed up, thinking she could get something good out of him; she had the same servant heart day in, day out. And boy did it pay off! Faithfulness always brings rewards. God is watching your attitude and actions in small things. Big moments don't come to people who wait for them; they come from faithfulness in small moments, daily routine and service behind-the-scenes.
Bekah didn't try to be super-spiritual, she was just kind. As a result she got his attention, earned his respect, and ended up in the family of Abraham.
One more thing to learn from Bekah: when she took Eliezer home to meet her family they wanted her to follow custom and wait ten days before going meet Isaac. But Bekah said, '"... I will go ..."' (Genesis 24:58). When God opens the door, don't delay. And don't question if He's got the right person for the job. If God has called you, you're the right person. Be a Bekah, and get going.
written by Bob Gass
'"... I will draw water for your camels also ..."' Genesis 24:19
Bekah's story teaches us a really important truth about life: When opportunity comes knocking, make sure you're ready to answer the door. Rebekah didn't think about all the hours it'd take to water ten thirsty camels. She didn't say, 'Er, sorry, no, I might break a fingernail. Do it yourself.' She lived by the biblical principle: 'Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might ...' (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
She didn't suddenly change when Eliezer showed up, thinking she could get something good out of him; she had the same servant heart day in, day out. And boy did it pay off! Faithfulness always brings rewards. God is watching your attitude and actions in small things. Big moments don't come to people who wait for them; they come from faithfulness in small moments, daily routine and service behind-the-scenes.
Bekah didn't try to be super-spiritual, she was just kind. As a result she got his attention, earned his respect, and ended up in the family of Abraham.
One more thing to learn from Bekah: when she took Eliezer home to meet her family they wanted her to follow custom and wait ten days before going meet Isaac. But Bekah said, '"... I will go ..."' (Genesis 24:58). When God opens the door, don't delay. And don't question if He's got the right person for the job. If God has called you, you're the right person. Be a Bekah, and get going.
written by Bob Gass
