The Divine Intervention of the Seemingly Unimportant

"O Lord, the God of my Master Abraham, send me, I pray Thee, good speed this day.., thereby shall I know that Thou hast showed kindness to my master."--- Gen_24:12-14.

FROM THIS beautiful incident we can learn much of God's guidance of our soul. Evidently Eliezer, the faithful servant of Abraham, had seen and absorbed something of his master's faith and method; in so mach that, as we read this simple story, we can realize some of the principles on which the entire camp was performing. Four times he speaks of "the God of my master Abraham." When he had been taken into Abraham's confidence to perform this seemingly unimportant task, he entered into the plan with as much passion and attention as if it were his very own private concern. Oh that we were equally intent on our Heavenly Master's business, so that the people who are our families and friends would be similarly overcome by the reverence and prayerfulness of our lives!

Each step was taken in full fellowship with God; but that did not prevent him from exercising his own careful management of each successive step to make certain that the character of this young girl who was so suddenly called from the darkness of Haran to become a link in the Messianic chain. Eliezer's faith in the Providence of a little is most interesting and instructive. He held his silence as the girl drew the water; then, in the assurance of faith that his prayer for guidance had been answered, without further hesitation he placed the bracelets on her arms. Be on the outlook to see God's hand in everything!

Count up the number of times in which this worthy man engineers to bring in the two words, "My master!" We may learn from him how to speak of our Saviour, whenever we get the opportunity--"Rabboni, which being interpreted, is, My Master!"

When asking for good speed to be sent to himself, he also added in his request that this would be showing kindness to his master Abraham. So when we ask great things from God, we can plead the request in the Name of Jesus and be sure that He will show kindness to us for His sake (John 15:16). This old-world story is such a beautiful lesson for all those who call Jesus Master and Lord.

PRAYER:

Send me, O Lord, I humbly ask, good speed this day. May I know when to speak and when to be silent; when to act or refrain from action. In all details of daily life may I faithfully serve You, my Master and Friend. AMEN.