Have you ever been in a situation where you were asked to make a major life decision with very little information?
Maybe it was a job, a move to another city, or even a relationship. Everything in you wanted more details, more clarity. Yet sometimes, God doesn’t provide all the steps or details, just the next one.
That's Rebekah's story. Rebekah’s story in Genesis 24 is one of faith, obedience, and most of all, trust in God’s choice, even when she didn’t have all the answers.
The Backstory: A Mission for a Wife
In Genesis 24, Abraham, now old and nearing the end of his life, commissions his chief servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac. But not just any wife. She must not come from the Canaanites around them, but from Abraham’s homeland, among his relatives.
“But you will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac.” — Genesis 24:4
This wasn’t just about cultural preference. It was about preserving the covenant lineage and staying within the boundaries God had set.
So, the servant set out with ten camels, gifts, and a heart full of prayer.
Rebekah Appears: "Not by Accident"
When the servant arrived in Nahor, he prayed a specific prayer for guidance (Genesis 24:12–14). He asked God for a sign: that the right woman would not only offer him water but also offer to water his camels. It was a bold and thoughtful test; serving camels was hard work and revealed a woman’s character.
“Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder...” — Genesis 24:15
She did exactly as the servant prayed. Was it a coincidence? No, God's orchestration. She has been placed at the right place, at the right time, having the right attitude, character, and response to the test at hand.
The servant watched silently, “to learn whether or not the Lord had made his journey successful” (verse 21). After confirming she was from Abraham’s family, he bowed and worshipped the Lord.
Rebekah’s Leap of Faith
Now, think about Rebekah for a moment. She had just met a stranger at the well. Within a day, she was asked to leave her family, her familiar surroundings, and go to marry a man she had never met.
Yet her response was powerful:
“I will go.” — Genesis 24:58
That’s trust. That’s courage. That’s surrender.
Rebekah didn’t have full clarity on what lay ahead. But she trusted that if this was God’s arrangement, then it was the right path.
Lessons from Rebekah's Trust
- God’s Guidance is Often Subtle but Sure
The servant didn’t see fireworks or hear thunder from the sky. Instead, he saw God’s hand through a young woman’s character and kindness. Rebekah didn't hear a booming voice from heaven either. But she sensed the rightness of the moment and responded.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5
- Obedience Doesn’t Always Come with Full Understanding
Rebekah obeyed without knowing the full picture. That’s what faith looks like. We don’t always get to see step 10 before taking step 1.
“We walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7
- God Honors Hearts That Are Willing
God was writing a bigger story than just a marriage; He was weaving together the lineage of a nation. And He used the trust and obedience of one woman to help fulfill it.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him...” — Romans 8:28
When You’re Faced with Big Decisions...
You may not be choosing a spouse, career path, or be confused about what your future looks like, or be getting ready to leave your home like Rebekah, but decisions still come. And so do uncertainties.
Maybe you’re praying like Abraham’s servant right now, asking God to show you the way. Or perhaps you’re standing at the crossroads like Rebekah, being asked to trust when you can’t see the full map.
Remember this:
God’s choices are often bigger than our comfort zones, but they always serve His greater purpose.
Final Thoughts
Rebekah reminds us that trusting God doesn’t always mean understanding everything. It means believing that when God writes the story, He will provide clarity, peace, and confirmation in His time.
So, whether you're choosing a path, waiting for direction, or scared of what’s next, may Rebekah’s story encourage you to trust God's choice over your own, by showing true character and dedication wherever you are.
Because God sees the end from the beginning.
And His choices and Positioning are always!, always!! good.