Genesis 24:9 So the servant put his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
Commentary was very enlightening on today’s verses. For instance, verse 10 doesn’t seem to indicate any real distance from where the servant departed in Canaan to where he stopped in Nahor. However, commentary says that it was at least 500 miles between the two as the crow flies and the most common route would have been 900 miles. That’s a long way.
Genesis 24:10 Then the servant left, taking with him ten of his master’s camels loaded with all kinds of good things from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim and made his way to the town of Nahor.
And when he arrived at his destination, his first concern was practical (water for the camels) and his second was spiritual (prayers for success for his mission). I think there is much to be observed here about obedience, perseverance, prayers, and giving of yourself for others.
Genesis 24:11 He had the camels kneel down near the well outside the town; it was toward evening, the time the women go out to draw water.
Precious Savior, I absolutely know that in this world we live in, we can all do with learning more about putting You first, about obedience, perseverance, prayers, and giving of yourself for others. Sometimes it feels like it is every person for himself, but that’s not Your way, and that’s not what You call us to. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 24:12 Then he prayed, “Lord, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
Have a blessed day.