The Blessing of an Unselfish Woman (Rebekah), BIBLICAL WOMEN.

Rebekah, the Syrian, was the granddaughter of Nahor, Abraham’s brother (22:23). Rebekah’s name refers to “tying or binding up,” implying that her beauty was so great, it could literally “captivate” or “fascinate” men. She is introduced as a diligently industrious and beautifully sensitive girl. Her willingness to serve Eleazar and her readiness to draw water for all 10 of the thirsty camels dramatize this. A lesson in the way God provides surprising rewards for servant-spirited souls is seen in what happened to Rebekah. Little did she know those camels were carrying untold gifts for her and her family. Her will to wait for her family’s blessing before accepting the invitation to leave for a marriage to Isaac, who was a wealthy prince of the ancient world, is a model for today. How many marriages today would be different 1) if the Holy Spirit were the guide, 2) if prayer and worship were the order of the day, and 3) if the couple had the blessing of the family?

Taken from New Spirit-Filled Life Bible