Genesis 24:34 So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant.
Commentary says the word master is used 22 times in this chapter. Just a quick glance at today’s verses, we see that in verse 34, he designates himself as Abraham’s servant and in all three of the other verses, he makes it clear that he is not in charge, his master is and he is doing as his master asked.
Genesis 24:35 The Lord has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, male and female servants, and camels and donkeys.
This philosophy of servant-leadership, of putting ourselves in a position of serving as Christ’s hands and feet, of doing the work but pointing the spotlight to Christ is clearly seen in Galatians 2:20 “not I, but Christ”. Personally, shamefully, I struggle a bit here. I crave acknowledgement of the work I’ve done. It’s a part of myself I have been working to tame. Jesus, Help me.
Genesis 24:36 My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and he has given him everything he owns.
Precious Savior, I am Yours, body and spirit. Use me as You will. Direct me so I can be Your hands and feet. Help me to conquer that side of myself that craves acknowledgement, recognition for the work that I do. Help me to point others to You. You are the reason I am who I am, I do what I do. Help me to be humble and faithful. Always. Amen.
Genesis 24:37-38 And my master made me swear an oath, and said, ‘You must not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live, but go to my father’s family and to my own clan, and get a wife for my son.’
Have a blessed day.