Genesis 24:43 See, I am standing beside this spring. If a young woman comes out to draw water and I say to her, “Please let me drink a little water from your jar,”
One of my favorite stories to tell is how I ended up in the town where I live, how I met the man I would eventually marry and with whom I would create a beautiful family. Let’s just say that this town was not my choice. In fact, I pretty much told God that the only way I would end up here is if no one else, out of 13 other interviews across the state, offered me a job. They say if you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.
Genesis 24:44 and if she says to me, “Drink, and I’ll draw water for your camels too,” let her be the one the Lord has chosen for my master’s son.’
All those years ago, I could only see how far away this town was from my home, my family. I could only see the tiny supplement and the fact that I knew no one here. I could not see the rich, full life that I would eventually live here. I’m thankful God had different plans for me. I’m thankful that I can (and do!) tell the story of the goodness of God in my journey.
Genesis 24:45 “Before I finished praying in my heart, Rebekah came out, with her jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and drew water, and I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’
Precious Savior, Thank You for the ability to tell our “God Stories,” the stories of how and where we have clearly seen You in our journeys. Thank You that You are with us–even in the heartbreak and disappointment–that Your ways are beyond anything we can imagine. Help us to trust You as we walk life’s path. Amen.
Genesis 24:46 “She quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I’ll water your camels too.’ So I drank, and she watered the camels also.
Have a blessed day.