(Genesis) Genesis 24:50-57
Abraham's servant trusts in God's sovereignty and provision as he navigates the decision to take Rebekah as his master's son's wife.
In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac. The servant is eager to return to his master, but the family of the potential bride asks for more time. However, Laban, the spokesman for the family, acknowledges that this is God's plan and gives his blessing for the marriage. The servant then worships the Lord and presents gifts to Rebekah and her family. The speaker draws a parallel between this story and the believer's experience of receiving the Holy Spirit and the blessings of salvation through faith in Christ.
Full Transcript
Now, Laban is the spokesman for this family. Will you listen to him? And Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord. We cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
Behold, Rebekah is before thee. Take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the Lord hath spoken. They said, As far as we are concerned, this is of the Lord, and you go ahead and take her.
But now notice, it came to pass that when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshiped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth. And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, jewels of gold and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah. He gave also to a brother and to a mother precious things.
Now, this is the way the Spirit of God does. We have the earnest of the Spirit when we come to Christ and being justified by faith. We have peace with God, we have access, we have joy, we have a hope, and we have the Holy Spirit.
These are the wonderful things that have been made over to the believer today. Now, we're told here in verse 54, They did eat and drink, he and the man that were with him. And they tarried all night, and they rose up in the morning.
And he said, Send me away unto my master. And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at least ten, after that she shall go. And the very next morning, this servant said, I want to be on my way.
I tell you, this is big business for him. And the brother said, Why? What's your hurry? Give us at least ten days to tell her goodbye. But after all, we'd better talk this over with her.
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way. Send me away, that I may go to my master. And they said, We'll call the damsel and inquire at her mouth.
Now, we've come to this very important part of this that I think is quite wonderful.
Sermon Outline
- The Family's Response to Abraham's Servant
- The Servant's Response to the Family's Decision
- The Earnest of the Spirit
- The Servant's Departure
- He requested to leave immediately
- The family's reluctance to let him go
- Joy and hope through the Holy Spirit
Key Quotes
“The thing proceedeth from the Lord. We cannot speak unto thee bad or good.” — J. Vernon McGee
“As far as we are concerned, this is of the Lord, and you go ahead and take her.” — J. Vernon McGee
“Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way.” — J. Vernon McGee
Application Points
- Trust in God's sovereignty and provision in your life, even when faced with difficult decisions.
- Acknowledge God's blessing and provision in your life, and be grateful for the gifts He gives you.
- Seek to fulfill your mission and purpose, trusting that God has prospered your way.