THE K I NG ' S BUS I NESS and inquired of her concerning Isaac, “ whom, not having seen, I love” ? And then on that last evening, when she inquired of the servant as to the man who was meditating in the fields as he walked and learned that it was Isaac, himself, how her happiness was complete. How perfectly satisfied she was in Isaac’s love, and in the home that he had provided for her. We, too, shall surely be satisfied when we see Him face tp face (See Ps. 17:15; 1 John 3:1-3), and when we shall enter into that place that He has gone to prepare for us, and to which He has promised to bring us, when He comes again for us, John 14:1-3. Here is a picture of domestic life and of God’s over-ruling providence in the fulfillment of His promise and prophecy concerning Isaac. Abraham, the prince ly father; Isaac, HEART OF THE the well-beloved LESSON son; Sarah, the PRACTICAL POINTS mother in the tent; Eliezer, the trusted servant; Rebekah, the chosen bride; the betrothal; the happy meet ing; the wedding. Do you want hooks on Which to hang your lesson? Here they are: The Purpose and Plan of Abraham. The Prudent, Prayerful and Praising Servant. Put “ God the Father,” in place of Abraham; “ The.Holy Spirit” in place of Eliezer; “ the gifts of the Spirit” and “ pledge of the heavenly inheritance” in place of the gold and silver and rai ment; “ the gathering of the church to meet the Lord in the air” in place of the meeting in the field. All these are suggestive, if v not intended to rep resent what is so wonderfully true con cerning our betrothal to Christ. If you prefer, take the lesson of the Providential guidance of God. You The Presents and Promise. The Prophetic Meeting.
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and provision for them all. At this token of God’s goodness, the servant, out of his full heart, worshipped and praised the Lord. Rebekah’s brother Laban was duly impressed with the rings and bracelets upon his sister’s hands and arms, and he gave the man from whom they had come a warm invitation into the house. Such an one was worth cultivating. After the servant’s needs were sup plied, he told the whole story of who he 'was and for what he had come, and how the Lord had helped him. Then he boldly asked for Rebekah’s hand for the master’s son. The matter seemed to be so clearly of the Lord, even to Laban, that he made no objection. Rebekah, herself, had been won already. Naturally enough the family wanted a few days to make proper provision for the daughter that was going on > such a long journey and important errand. The servant would hear of no delay, for he wanted to take the bride hack to his master’s son just as soon,as possible. The matter being left to Rebekah, herself, to decide, she declared her willingness to go at once and she departed with their blessing. How beautifully this all illustrates the work of God’s Holy Spirit in win ning men and women to the Lord Jesus! How He displays to the awakened soul the riches of Christ which will he 4 theirs when they accept His offer! How beautifully also it illustrates the soul’s acceptance of Jesus Christ, when offered! ITT. The B ride Satisfied. Do we need to wonder what Rebekah would seek to learn from the servant on her way to Isaac’s home, that was to he her home, or what the servant delighted to talk to Rebekah about? Would the conversation not all be of the master and his son, their good ness and their riches? May we not be sure that Rebekah could have said truthfully, had we met her Ly the way V I
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