1. Do not detain me (50-57)

Laban and Bethuel heard of God's work and accepted his sovereignty. Abraham's servant worshiped God; he shared a fellowship meal with the family. But his mission was not over. Early the next morning he announced that he was ready to go. The family asked for more time to prepare, but Abraham's servant was single-minded in his decision. He wanted to complete his mission.

2. Rebekah's decision (58-67)

The final decision was Rebekah's. No one could make it for her. She too had listened to the words of Abraham's servant, so her decision was based on God's word. She accepted God's sovereignty and his leading in this most important decision of her life. She did not know Isaac. She only knew that this was God's will, so she said, 'I will go.' She went to share God's history, not to live a self-centered family life (59, 60).

Application: Lord, help me to make the decisions of life by faith, not by feeling.
One Word: A decision of faith