Isaac

January 26

Genesis 24:4, 10-20

An act of kindness

When the time had come for Isaac to get married, Abraham said to his servant, “Go to the land where I was born and find a wife for my son.”

Abraham’s servant knew that the task he had been given was too big for him to do by himself. So when he finally reached the country where Abraham was born, he prayed to God saying, “When a woman comes to draw water here at the well—and I ask her to give me a drink—may the one You have chosen, offer to give my camels water as well.”

Before he had even finished praying, a beautiful woman called Rebekah came along, so he asked her for a drink. She lowered her jar and said, “Here sir, drink—and I will also give your camels to drink.” Then she went back to draw more water until all the camels had had enough to drink. This is how the servant knew that this woman was the one God had chosen.

Should I be kind to a stranger?

The Bible encourages us to be kind to others. Every kind and helpful action shows the love of Jesus overflowing from our hearts to those around us.

Unfortunately, some people take advantage of the kindness shown to them. Not everyone who seems friendly can be trusted.

Yet God still sees your willing heart. If you want to help someone you don’t know, ask your parents to help you find the best way. This lets you do good to those who need help, while staying safe and serving God joyfully through your kind actions.

Verse for today

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10