Monday, August 18, 2003 (55)REBEKAH MEETING ISAAC FOR THE FIRST TIME. The reference made to the well Lahai-roi Is significant because of the meaning of its name, The well of the living God who sees me. It was here that Hagar met with the Lord and received the promises of the Lord. Gen. 16:14 It was an oasis in the desert and was the dwelling place of Isaac. Gen. 24:62. Gen. 25:11Though in a dry place, it is evident that once again the blessing of the Lord is found by its inhabitant, for the Lord blessed Isaac. He went out in the cool of the evening to think, and meditate on the Lord and to pray. Then he saw the caravan bringing his wife approaching. Being a spiritual man his experience in the desert could have been like that of the Psalmist who meditated on the mighty works of the Lord and found himself having a great thirst for the Lord. Ps. 143:5 No doubt that there was an excitement, an anticipation in the heart as to the success or failure of the servant having obtained a bride for him. The same may well be said concerning Rebekah as she approached what would be an entirely new way of life for her.
SHE LIGHTED OFF HER CAMEL. The camel which had been her method of transportation was now abandoned, she had reached her destination, the wedding was eminent. It is interesting to note that originally the servant had taken ten of Abraham’s camels. Gen. 24:10 Ten is the number of the Commandments. The Law which was a schoolmaster of holiness and righteousness bringing us to Christ. But now, we live and walk by faith. No longer under the tutoring of a rigid Law, but now under the amazing grace of Christ Jesus. Gal. 3:24-25 She lifted her eyes, she caught sight of Isaac, she fixed her eyes on him. Her emotions would have been greatly stirred, here he was, the one for whom she had made this separation from her family and journeyed into a strange land. We have not seen Jesus, yet we love Him and rejoice, in Him, with a joy that cannot be explained by words. The majestic blessing of the Lord Jesus which is full of the glory of the Lord. 1 Peter 1:8Rebekah took her wedding veil and placed it over herself. According to the customs of this area this was a special wedding veil which covered, or concealed the individual. She gave a sign to Isaac that she was ready and willing for the marriage to take place. Gen. 24:66 There are definite standards for the Bride of Christ which if met will assure one of being in the Bride. They are recorded in the Word of the Lord but too often are ignored of minimized and made to be meaningless. Among them, the putting on of the new man, the garments of righteousness and true holiness. Eph. 4:24 The Lord has given us a very strong warning concerning these garments. Those who neglect them will be caught uncovered at a most crucial time. The time when, to the ungodly, the unprepared, He will appear as a thief in the night, ushering in the end time events which eventually lead to the end of this world and the establishment of a New Heavens and New Earth.