Genesis 24:60 And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you increase to thousands upon thousands; may your offspring possess the cities of their enemies.”
Once again I am scratching my head at commentary, particularly the comment that Rebekah loved Isaac without ever seeing him. I for one see no support for that statement in these lines. However, commentary does talk about God being outside of our feelings, and that is an idea that absolutely resonates with me.
Genesis 24:61 Then Rebekah and her attendants got ready and mounted the camels and went back with the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
Jesus is bigger, greater than my feelings, and I say that as a deeply emotional being. He doesn’t get caught up in my passions, my anxieties, my bitterness, my anger. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb 13:8). My emotions are not. So when the turbulence of my emotions are bringing me to my knees, I know I need to stand on Christ the solid rock. I can trust His firm foundation. The same cannot be said for my emotions.
Genesis 24:62 Now Isaac had come from Beer Lahai Roi, for he was living in the Negev.
Precious Savior, Thank You for the wisdom of knowing that You are greater than my emotions, You are bigger than my fears, You are more powerful than any problem I face. My emotions can lead me astray. You never will. Thank You. Help me to trust You. Always. Amen.
Genesis 24:63 He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching.
Have a blessed day.