Today is Sunday, the Lord's day. I love Sundays. They're just a little more relaxed and I know that the Holy Spirit is about to feed my soul. It's the day I get to hear some of the best praise and worship music around. In case you didn't know, I love music.... Today's music and sermon did not disappoint. It's the reason for today's post.
Have you ever studied the story about how Isaac (Abraham & Sarah's Son) and Rebekah were paired up to be married? I am sure at some point I had, but it didn't stick. I really wished it had because it could have helped me make some important decisions in my youth. To summarize this powerful story (Genesis 24) about God's guidance, faith, and love, where Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac within their own family, rather than among the Canaanites. The servant prayed for a sign, and Rebekah, characterized by her kindness and hospitality, by offering water to him and his thirsty camels, leading to their marriage and Isaac finding comfort after his mother passed away.
I cannot imagine someone coming up to me in this day and age, telling me, "Hey, I know a guy that needs a wife and God's telling me you're the one". I'd laugh in his face. That's where Rebekah and I differ. Rebekah prayed and had such strong faith that it was God's divine purpose for her life and she didn't question it, falter or worry. She trusted God completely and went without hesitation. Her faith in God led her to a beautiful marriage full of love and devotion. It also fulfilled God's promise to Abraham to multiply his descendents, but we will hold that story for another day.
While sitting in the church service I could not wrap my small pea brain around this blind faith Rebekah had. I mean, how could someone, especially an unmarried young woman, just pack up and leave her family to marry someone she never met, probably from a land she'd never visited... The Holy Spirit flicked me on the back of the head and reminded me that that's what blind faith is all about, silly woman! Then came the heart prick...where's your faith? Why isn't your faith as strong as Rebekah's? Touche Jesus, Touche.
I'm first to admit that I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. I struggle with many things, including having unwavering Faith in all things. It's something I pray about daily. I remind myself these words "faith over fear" over and over again. I'm definitely a work in progress. Aren't we all? If you find yourself struggling with having absolute faith in God's will over your life, know you are not alone. Next time you start to doubt God's purpose and provision in your life, think about Rebekah. She was blessed immensely because she knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that if it's God's will, he was going to provide. And he did, just like he always does. God's good like that.
Remember, when your faith is strong, you're 100% trusting in things you cannot see. Pay no attention to the things of this world that are tangible and seen. Rely NOT on your own understandings...and especially not the opinions from others. Allow God to move and work in your life. I don't know what he's asking of you, but if you're his child, he's got a purpose. If leading you to something, someone, a new job or even a higher calling, he has a plan and he will provide. My friend always says "if it's God's will, it's God's bill". He's got us covered in more ways than one. Pray instead of allowing worry to set into our souls. We don't have time to question or doubt because our God is ALWAYS faithful and generous.
I hope this blesses you in some way today. Have a wonderful Sunday! God bless always!
Kelley
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