A WIFE FOR ISAAC

 

Genesis 24:1-9 / Keywords 24:4

A WIFE FOR ISAAC

 

1. A woman of faith for Isaac (1-4)

Abraham was now very old and blessed in every way, but there was a very

important matter to solve: Isaac needed to get married. Abraham called in his

chief servant and made him swear to find a wife for Isaac. She was not to be a

Canaanite, but a woman from among their own relatives who feared God. Isaac’s

marriage was critical in regards to the passing on of the life of faith.

 

2. Only do not take my son back there (5-9)

A real concern arose: what if there was a woman willing to marry Isaac, but

unwilling to live in Canaan - Abraham instructed the servant not to take Isaac back

to his native land. Abraham believed that God who had brought him to Canaan

and promised him the land would send his angel to bring a wife back for Isaac.

But in any case, if she was unwilling, the servant was released from his oath. It

was imperative that Isaac not go back to Abraham’s homeland and jeopardize the

spiritual direction set by God.

 

Prayer Lord, please help me to view marriage in light of your mission and value

your calling first.

One Word A marriage established for mission