Adapted from She, Volume 4/pp 55-56
Today’s Scripture Reading: Genesis 24:62-67
Who doesn’t love a sweet ‘love’ story? Whether it’s in a book, a movie, or you see it unfold in real life ~ there is just something about that first moment when they meet. Isaac undoubtedly knows why Eliezar had been gone. Perhaps he had been anxious about who he would bring for him or if he would find anyone suitable for him. Either way, when Eliezar and Rebekah arrived, Isaac was out meditating in the field. As for Rebekah, she knew she would soon meet the man God had planned for her to marry. Having left her family so willingly, I can only imagine she was ready, if not eager, to become his wife. When she looked up and saw a man walking in the field to meet them, Eliezar told her it was Isaac. She covered herself with a veil, indicating that she was not only “fair to look at” or “very beautiful,” as one translation says (Genesis 24:16 but also modest. Commentator David Guzik explains that the veil “signified chastity, modesty, and submission.” He goes on to say, “This was how Rebekah wanted to meet the man she would marry.”
Rebekah also serves as an example that God can hand-pick our spouse for us, and then unite us with them through His divine providence 💜 She, volume 4/p56
Eliezar tells Isaac all that had transpired on his journey and the outcome of his mission; undoubtedly, he included the way God had made it clear that Rebekah was the one. Then Scripture gives us a bird’s-eye view of their “wedding,” telling us that “Isaac took Rebekah into his mother Sarah’s tent, and she became his wife … and the best part is the confirmation that it was truly a love story, as we are told that Isaac loved her” (Genesis 24:65-67). God richly rewarded/blessed Isaac, not only did he love her, but she was someone who brought him comfort.
Reflection and Application
How does this encourage you to follow the Lord’s direction?
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