The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Genesis 24:22-27, “When the camels had finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing a half-shekel and two bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels in gold,
23 and said, “Whose daughter are you? Please tell me, is there room for us to lodge in your father’s house?”
24 She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”
25 Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to lodge in.”
26 Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.
27 He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me,
the LORD has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”

Abraham was old and his son Isaac had not married. It was the father’s responsibility to see that his son did marry in order to continue the family lineage. So, Abraham sent his trusted servant to the country from where he
had come to seek a wife for his son, Isaac.

It was typical of the times that a father should send gifts to the family from
whom he was selecting a daughter for his son. Thus, the servant took 10
camels as he journeyed to Mesopotamia and to the house of Nahor, a
kinsman of Abraham.

The servant had no true knowledge of whom he should choose, but there
were some girls by the well where the servant was watering his camels. He prayed to know whether one of these girls was to be Isaac’s bride, and if so, which one. It is always good to pray –especially, when important matters
are before us. And while he was praying, Rebekah passed by the servant;
and he asked her for a drink of water. That led to further inquiries and the servant was invited to lodge in the house of Bethuel, the girl’s father.

The manner of choosing a wife was quite different from today. Were we
to trace the custom over the long years, we might be surprised to learn the change in customs over time. More importantly still, is the matter of asking
the LORD’s guidance in such matters. Abraham’s servant used no force in
the matter; rather, he prayed and the LORD opened the way.

Whatever matters we face as we meander throughout life, it is vital that we
prayerfully consult the LORD. He opens and closes doors according to His
own will. And the peace and joy one seeks comes according to the LORD’s
will.

What is the most important matter you are now facing? Have you consulted
with the LORD regarding the matter? Surely, you believe His will supersedes
yours! Trust Him, and obey Him. In the end, you will be blessed. The LORD
makes no mistakes!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom