Rebekah - Her Promise

Rebekah - Her Promise

Rebekah heard Abraham’s servant describe how he had prayed and how he was sure she was the woman God intended for Isaac. God himself had divinely orchestrated the events. Rebekah seemed to have known that and, when asked, answered simply, “I will go.”

Did Rebekah fully realize God’s plan for her? Was she open to following that plan? Or was she simply entranced with the romantic notions of a young girl looking for her knight in shining armor? Whatever her motivation, the events were planned by God, and he was able and willing to faithfully continue to fulfill his promises through her.

God’s faithfulness, despite our waywardness and contrariness, is evident both throughout Scripture and throughout our lives. He will be faithful; he promises.

Promises in Scripture

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.

— Deuteronomy 7:9

The LORD is faithful to all his promises
and loving toward all he has made.

— Psalm 145:13

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

— Hebrews 10:23