THE SERVANT’S PRAYER

 

Genesis 24:10-49 / Keywords 24:12

THE SERVANT’S PRAYER

 

1. The servant’s prayer (10-27)

When the servant arrived in Haran, it was time for the women to go out to draw

water. Before anything else, the servant kneeled down in prayer and depended on

God. His prayer revealed his desire to please God and to carry out God’s will in

Isaac’s life. Before he had finished praying, Rebekah appeared. When the servant

requested a little water, she generously offered to water his ten thirsty camels. The

servant carefully watched to see if this was the Lord’s answer to his prayer. When

she informed him that she was Abraham’s relative, the servant worshiped the Lord

and thanked God who gave him success in his mission.

 

2. The servant’s request (28-49)

Rebekah’s family prepared a feast, but the servant refused further hospitality

until he made his request. He explained everything - revealing God’s sovereignty

in leading him to Rebekah to be Isaac’s wife. Now he requested their kindness

and faithfulness to Abraham by consenting to the marriage.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to put my requests before you and follow your leading.

One Word God leads us when we pray