The relationship that Abraham had with God was intended as a blessing to the nations. According to our reading today, there was an aspect of the faith that was much closer to home. When it was time for Isaac marry Abraham sent his servant in search of a wife. Up to now we have seen that Abraham and Sarah have had contact with God and that even Hagar, has heard the voice of God. But these are notable persons, so significant to what is going on that we are told their names and often something about them. Now we see that even an unnamed servant trusts in God, speaks to God, relies on God’s direct guidance. “The man bowed his head and worshiped the Lord and said, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the Lord has led me on the way to the house of my master's kin’” (Genesis 24:26-27).
As scripture so often makes clear God’s grace is not reserved for the noteworthy or important people of history. You needed be Jacob, or Rachel, or Miriam, or David, or Hannah, or Isaiah to be used in furtherance of God’s will. Here a man of whom we know virtually nothing plays an essential role, and without him and his trust in God the story might have ended. God has a role for everyone to play.
Prayer: Lord, may our lives be of use to you day in and day out, that others may be blessed. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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