The “Gift” of Being His Bride

Rebekah

“Rebekah was very beautiful and old enough to be married, but she was still a virgin. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came up again. ¹⁷ Running over to her, the servant said, “Please give me a little drink of water from your jug.”¹⁸ “Yes, my lord,” she answered, “have a drink.” And she quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and gave him a drink. ¹⁹ When she had given him a drink, she said, “I’ll draw water for your camels, too, until they have had enough to drink.” ²⁰ So she quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw water for all his camels.” Genesis 24:16-20

Abraham recognized the significance of a covenant and wished to bless his son with a Godly wife. A wife who would uphold God’s promises by bearing the promised descendants, while ensuring they would inherit Canaan. To achieve this goal, he entrusted his servant Eliezer with the crucial responsibility of finding the right spouse for Isaac.

If Abraham sought a wife for his son, how much more does Christ desire to provide the perfect bride for His beloved Son, Jesus Christ? We often overlook our worth and purpose because we forget we are the precious GIFT (His bride) for His cherished Son! This realization should transform how we perceive, how we position ourselves, and how we value ourselves as a bride.

For a long time, I wrestled with this idea because I felt He had settled for me rather than truly choosing me as His bride. It echoed in my mind: “I suppose I’ll take her as well.” Why did I feel this way? Because I diminished my value due to my past actions and the challenges I had yet to conquer. I was assessing my worth through my flawed viewpoint rather than believing how Christ viewed me. It’s time for us to stop disqualifying ourselves!!

The Father redeemed us lost sinners through His grace; the Son willingly sacrificed Himself for us; and the Holy Spirit chose to dwell within us. Together, these divine actions prepare us to be a fitting bride. Our mission is to glorify Christ on earth by the reflection in our marriage and His covenant here on earth. One day, Jesus will joyfully present us (His bride) in glory to His Father. WoooHoooo!!!

In this story, Eliezer recognized the importance of the task and remained steadfast in his mission. How would he then identify the ideal bride? Eliezer placed his faith in God’s promises and relied on divine guidance. He dedicated time to prayer, seeking God’s assistance, and remained aware of any signs of God’s intervention. Then he received an answer, “This is my request. I will ask one of them, ‘Please give me a drink from your jug.’ If she says, ‘Yes, have a drink, and I will water your camels, too!’—let her be the one you have selected as Isaac’s wife. This is how I will know that you have shown unfailing love to my master.” (Genesis 24:14)

Genesis chapter 24 serves as a powerful source of inspiration for those seeking God’s guidance in choosing their spouse. Even if you are already married, this message remains relevant, showing the limitless possibilities of what God can accomplish through us! It is essential to yearn for God’s will, engage in prayer, actively seek His direction, and remain receptive to His work in our lives. Isaac and Rebekah symbolize the marriage blessing that flows from within our Savior, Jesus Christ. This highlights the significance of our experience within God’s grand design of a covenantal marriage. Just as the Father sought a bride for His son, the Holy Spirit invites us to enter into a spiritual union with Him (Rom. 7:4). Grasping this idea allows us to bring a beautiful covenant into our earthly marriage.

What kind of bride do you aspire to be? Will you strive to exceed expectations and embrace the destiny that was “…placed within you, before you were placed in your mother’s womb?” (Jer. 1:5) Or will you settle for merely doing the bare minimum? This journey demands a deeper inner character, where our true beauty as a servant shines through! Such beauty is manifested in qualities like a strong relationship with God, devotion, passion, trustworthiness, courage, humility, open-mindedness, faithfulness, virtue, wisdom, fearlessness, generosity, honor, joy, and a woman of prayer.

Suddenly, Rebekah shows up at the well to carry out one of her daily tasks of drawing water from the well. Little did she realize that the stranger she was about to meet would lead her to become the wife of a prosperous man bound by a covenant with God. She would eventually give birth to Jacob, who would father the twelve tribes of Israel! What an incredible gift God has in store for her and each one of us! Are you embracing the inheritance placed within you or are you complacent with doing and receiving the bare minimum?

Quote from Marsden, “Make every occasion a great occasion, for you can never tell when someone may be taking your measure for a larger place.”

Rebekah possessed not only physical beauty but also a remarkable inner beauty. Eliezer recognized her kindness, pleasant demeanor, humility, vitality, and strong work ethic. Consider this: a single thirsty camel can consume up to 40 gallons of water at one time. This meant Rebekah had to exceed expectations, going the extra mile to ensure the camels were well taken care of. She could have easily said, “Sir, here’s some water for you; you can fetch water for your camels because I need to get home,” offering only the bare minimum. Instead, she chose to invest her time and effort by making sure the camels were also quenched. This was no small task, as she had to draw the water manually, one bucket at a time, and place it in the trough.

 When challenges arise in your marriage, how far will you go to support your husband’s dreams, ambitions, or ministry by giving him a drink? After the first, second, or third bucket, does your flesh begin to feel resentful suggesting, “Why am I doing all the work while he is just resting and drinking? What about my dreams, ambitions, and ministry? Doesn’t he see I’m tired and thirsty too?

We often miss a profound truth: when we lift and support those around us, especially our spouse, God is at work fulfilling our innermost desires while guiding us to prioritize others. However, when we become too focused on our own needs and wants, we risk overlooking these divine gifts. Instead of tallying how many times we’ve drawn up a bucket, draw your focus on, offering a prayer of blessing as you pour each drink.

Then scripture takes it further and emphasizes “camels” as plural, suggesting she could have spent the entire day at the well! Eliezer continued by pressing in with his inquiry, “Whose daughter are you? (Gen. 24:23) Are you a child of God? Have you been reborn into Christ’s family?” God requires more than humble servants’ hearts; He also wants to know what kingdom we belong to.

It’s essential to begin to consider the condition of our inner selves. True inner beauty emerges when we invite the Holy Spirit to awaken the qualities of the Holy Spirit Fruit of His Spirit within us:” …love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Gal. 5:22-23) Rebekah’s servant’s heart was evident to Eliezer, confirming that she was indeed the woman God intended her to be for Jacob. Are you that woman? Are you His Bride?

PRAYER:

Isaiah 54:4-5 reassures us, “Fear not; you will no longer live in shame. Don’t be afraid; there is no more disgrace for you. You will no longer remember the shame of your youth and the sorrows of widowhood. For your Creator will be your husband, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies is his name! He is your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, the God of all the earth.”

Father, I believe, I am your beloved daughter, in whom, You are well pleased. Thank you, for seeing me how I will be, not according to who I am today. I thank you, Father!! Let this scripture resonate in your heart. Now give God praise and glory! Amen!