the Third Week after Easter
Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 1 of 5
Genesis 24:1-14
The death of Sarah suggests to us the putting on one side of Israel, (the race from which has issued the true Isaac), after the resurrection of the Lord (Genesis 22:1-24). In order to ensure the seed of the promise, Abraham, the "father of many nations", has a plan in mind the fulfilment of which is going to be recounted to us in great detail: this is giving a wife to his son. But a third person comes in now; the oldest servant in his house, his steward, a striking picture of the Holy Spirit sent to earth to gather together those who will make up the Church, the bride of Christ. Thus the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit who worked together in creation, also work together in the choosing, calling and gathering in of the redeemed who are united with the risen Christ. This bride will be sought in a far country. It is among those "who . . . were far off" that God has chosen and called companions for His Son (Ephesians 2:13).
What a model of dependence we have in this servant of Abraham. In his master’s house, he has learned to know the LORD with whom he now deals personally. He directs his prayer to Him (Psalms 5:3). Let us not forget, before undertaking anything, to speak first to the Lord about it.
