Genesis 24.   Abraham gave his servant specific instructions that he should travel the long distance back to Paddan-Aram and find a wife for Isaac there.  She should not come from the Canaanites.  The servant found Rebekah, who demonstrated the qualities one looks for in a bride.  An angel had gone before the servant and had put all the variables in place so that the servant found the perfect match.

This story is important historically, because it explains how Rebekah became Isaac’s wife.  It is important spiritually because Rebekah’s attitude of eager hospitality, submission to the marriage and love for Isaac (whom she had not seen) teaches the church how we should respond to Jesus, our Bridegroom, and the Master’s Son.

LORD, may our love for Jesus motivate us to serve his servants, and submit to his will eagerly, as Rebekah did.