Genesis 24
Who was Rebecca? She was Isaac's cousin, being the granddaughter of Abraham's brother. She had a sterling character, being a virgin who was concerned for her modesty, and a willing worker, offering to draw enough water for ten camels--at 30 gallons each, that comes to 300 gallons of water! A lot of hauling for one little lady!
The culture was very different from where I live, because she agreed to marry a man she had not yet met! She did know that he was able to support and take care of her. And they did ask her if she wanted to, so it was her own decision.
When the servant told Isaac everything that happened on this trip and what she was like, he must have admired her. Then they got acquainted with each other and his admiration turned into love.
What a wonderful love story!
O my Father, I have never seen Jesus. I've met Him in the pages of Your Word, and I love Him. And I agree to being His bride. I look forward to His coming and that great Marriage Feast. Not much different from this story of Isaac and Rebecca.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
