Isaac

January 27

Genesis 24:26-31, 50-52

A wife for Isaac

God had given Abraham’s servant the special sign he had asked for. Now he knew that the woman giving water to his camels was the wife God had chosen for Isaac.

The servant gave Rebekah jewelry and asked to stay the night. Rebekah ran home to tell her family everything that had happened. Her brother, Laban, was almost as excited as she was and invited Abraham’s servant to stay. But the servant wanted to settle the matter right away.

When Rebekah’s father, Bethuel, heard the whole story, he and Laban said, “This whole matter is from the Lord; it is not for us to decide. Take Rebekah to be the wife of your master’s son.”

Will someone else decide whom I marry?

There are many traditions that make one group of people different from another. You may have heard someone talk about their culture—the way they do things.

In Abraham’s time, families did things differently than they do today. A father helped choose a wife for his son, and the girl’s father decided if his daughter could marry him.

In this way, a father tried to make sure that his son or daughter would be happily married.

Although your parents might not choose a life partner for you, it is always good to listen to their advice when the time comes. And don’t forget that you have a heavenly Father who will help you make the best choice of all.

Verse for today

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3