Genesis 24:50-61

⁵⁰ Then Laban and Bethuel gave their answer by saying, “The thing has come from the LORD; we cannot say anything to add to it or take away from it.

⁵¹ See, Rebekah is in front of you; take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has commanded.”

⁵² When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the earth before the LORD.

⁵³ And the servant brought out silver and of gold jewelry, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and to her mother.

⁵⁴ And he and the men who were with him ate and drank, and they spent the night there. When they got up in the morning, he said, “Send me away to my master.”

⁵⁵ Her brother and her mother said, “Let the young woman stay with us a while, at least ten days; then she can go.”

⁵⁶ But he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my way succeed. Send me away so that I can go to my master.”

⁵⁷ They said, “We will call the young woman and ask her.”

⁵⁸ And they called Rebekah and said to her, “Do you want to go with this man?” She said, “I want to go.”

⁵⁹ So they sent away Rebekah their sister and her female attendant, and Abraham’s servant and his men.

⁶⁰ And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become thousands of ten thousands, and may your offspring possess the gate of those who hate them!”

⁶¹ Then Rebekah and her servant girls mounted the camels and rode on them, following the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went his way.

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Responding to your destiny

Everyone recognized that the LORD was in these events, and that Rebekah and her family would now be a part of Abraham’s story. Laban and Bethuel understood that the LORD was in this, and that their opinion did not really matter. So they gave in, surrendering and submitting to his will.

Some others also recognized that Rebekah was going away, but asked permission for her to stay back a few more days. The servant of Abraham did not want this. He was anxious to fulfill his responsibility to his master. His priority was pleasing Abraham. The LORD may be calling on you to follow him to your destiny right now. Do you feel like putting it off a while?

Rebekah answered wisely. She wants to go. Once you know your destiny, it is best to follow quickly, not remaining distracted by your past life. Your future is calling.

LORD, give us courage to follow you into our destiny.