READING: Genesis 21-24
We’re learning together about prayer this year, and writing today’s devotion really excites me. Abraham had sent his servant back to his people to find a wife for Isaac, and that servant prayed with specificity as he sought the Lord’s direction: “Let the girl to whom I say, ‘Please lower your water jug so that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I’ll water your camels also’—let her be the one you have appointed for your servant Isaac’” (Gen 24:14).
He prayed that way, and watch what the text tells us twice about how quickly God responded to his prayer:
- “Before he had finished speaking, there was Rebekah” (Gen 24:15)
- “Before I had finished praying silently, there was Rebekah coming with her jug on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please let me have a drink’” (Gen 24:45)
It’s no wonder the servant could report that the Lord made his journey a success – God was answering his prayer before he even finished praying it! I know answered prayer doesn’t always happen that way, but it sure is good to know what God has done in the past and could do again today.
PERSONAL REFLECTION: How specifically do you pray?
DAILY PRAYER: “God, thank You for hearing me today—and for already being in the process of responding.”
MONDAY’S READING: Genesis 25-27
