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The Unnamed Servant

  • Let it happen, that the young lady to whom I will say, 'Please let down your pitcher, that I may drink,' then she says, 'Drink, and I will also give your camels a drink,''let her be the one you have appointed for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown kindness to my master. Genesis 24:14 WEB.

    The man in this story was a servant of Abraham. Other than that, we know little about him. He is not even named in the account but merely called "the servant." In Genesis 24, Abraham sent this servant to Nahor to find a wife for his son Isaac. The servant went to Nahor and stopped at a well outside the city with his ten camels. There he prayed for success. He asked the Lord for a sign: That the right girl would come by and offer to draw water for his ten camels, which could drink up to twenty gallons each. That is 200 gallons of water!

    Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her water jar on her shoulder and did just what he had asked for. I find it comforting that the Lord heard the prayer of the servant. Abraham is the "Chosen One" in this story. Yet, the Lord answered this servant's prayer to the letter while he was still praying it. It was an instantaneous yes.

    When I first began attending church and learning about Jesus, I felt that I was insignificant. It seemed that the pastor and the elders were in God's inner circle. They always seemed to have a word from the Lord, but I felt that I must have been part of the outer ring. I believed that God knew "about me," but I was unsure that He actually knew me by name. Still, I wanted to learn all that I could about Him.

    Surprisingly, He began showing up in my workplace, and people began to get saved around me. Sometimes, He would show up in smoky bars where I played music. Then He would give me scriptures and words of knowledge for people. Yea, I know. It was hard for me to believe it, at least at the beginning. But as my church row filled with new visitors, the pastor and elders noticed and began asking what I had heard from the Lord during the week.

    The world has a class system that ranks people according to their status or position. When Jesus came to earth, He ignored all of that. He ate with the sinners, the tax collectors, and the servants. The "King of All Kings" had friends in low places. Jesus is not a respecter of persons, for He looks at our hearts.

    Never think that you are insignificant or that the Lord does not hear you because you are not a "Chosen One." He hears the prayers of the servants as well. Take it one day at a time and include Him in your life. You don't need to understand it all yet. Just let your relationship with Him grow over time. In His eyes, we are all His children. If He has done it for someone else, He will also do it for you.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all You have done for me. Please help my faith grow and lead me into spiritual adventures with You. Speak to me and through me, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!: FAAD Group:


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen!
October 7, 2022
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, I thank You for all You have done for me. Please help my faith grow and lead me into spiritual adventures with You. Speak to me and through me, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
October 7, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes please, amen Lord. 

October 7, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

October 7, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Christ Yeshua's name I pray, Amen. 

October 7, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

October 7, 2022
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MP (Mary Pat) Taylor
MP (Mary Pat) Taylor

Lots to be thankful to God right now. So thankful He does listen and answer!! 

October 7, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Yes Heavenly Father,  thank you for all you do for me.  I want my faith to grow and be more spiritual as you lead me.  Amen and Amen 

October 7, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: October 7, 2022

Amen.  Heavenly Father, I will listen to You always.  Thank you for Your teachings.  Amen

October 7, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

October 7, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Amen.

October 7, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Praise you Jesus, Amen 

October 7, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

October 7, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

October 7, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen please help all who are suffering in pain and sickness Father hear our prayers 

October 7, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

 Amen ! Glory to God !!!

October 7, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thank you for this reminder, Pastor Dion, that the Lord hears and blesses His humble servants. Lord, help my faith deepen as I serve You. Thank you. Amen

October 7, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

October 7, 2022
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield

I can relate. I never felt I belonged anywhere; I turned to Jesus at a very young age because my own family considered me a black sheep.It was my grandmother who introduced me to my true father--jesus.

October 7, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

October 7, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

help me feel worthy dear God Amen 

October 7, 2022
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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter

I haven't felt that i stood out anywhere in particular, but I don't mind that. As I block over my life, I can see all the places that God was present. He us still with me today and even though I may not hear Him speak to me, I feel the Holy Spirit and I know that God is there.

October 9, 2022