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by Bob and Debby Gass
The Rewards of Kindness (1)
May 2, 2010
‘...I will draw water for your camels also...’ Genesis 24:19 NKJV
One day Abraham sent his servant Eliezer out to find a wife for his son Isaac. Standing by a small town well, Eliezer prayed, ‘Let the woman who offers to water my camels be the one you have chosen.’ Suddenly Rebekah shows up and says, ‘Drink …I will draw water for your camels also…’ (Genesis 24:18-19 NKJV) Rebekah had no idea that Eliezer had the ability to change her life. She didn’t know her act of kindness would open a door to great blessing. In Old Testament times it was customary to offer water to a stranger; it was known as the law of hospitality. The Jews believed the words: ‘Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.’ (Hebrews 13:2 NKJV) But who on earth offers to water ten thirsty camels? One camel can drink 180 litres of water. That’s a half-day project! Rebekah was generous to a total stranger, seeking nothing but the joy of serving. What she didn’t know was that these camels would transport her back to Isaac, make her his bride, shower her with great wealth and put her in the family of Christ. So if you want to get ahead in life, work hard, be honest, and be a problem solver. Live by Christ’s teaching to go the extra mile. (See Matthew 5:41.) The key to success is in doing not merely what is expected, but a little more. Yes, camels are ugly, but out of that ugly situation came the most beautiful thing that ever happened to Rebekah.
SoulFood: 2 Kings 5:1- 27, Matt 6:19-34, Acts 5:1-11
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2010
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