Genesis 25:19-21 "And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac: And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. And Isaac intreated the Lord for hsi wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived."
Isaac, the son of promise took the wife that God chose for him. Abraham's servant went in search of God's choice and returned with Rebekah. In order for the promises God made Abraham to come to pass, Isaac had to procreate.
There is a great lesson here for the young and unmarried: Seek God's choice for your mate. Jeremiah 29:11 is so often quoted: "I know the plans that I have for you..." You find it on wall plaques, in graduation cards, it is preached and proclaimed over and over...yet when making one of life's most important choices--who we marry--there is no consideration regarding God's choice, God's perfect plan.
Isaac, even though forty years old, accepted his father's decision to have his servant, go to find a bride for him. He knew his father, Abraham, had total trust and faith in God to give direction. The servant, likewise kept alert to God's direction.
"Gen. 24:40 "And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send His angel with thee, and propser thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred and of my father's house."
Verse 58 "And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go."
Again, trusting God was the vital ingredient. Putting their confidence in Him to bring to pass His great plan, and to fulfill His promises.
Throughout the Old Testament and at the beginning of the New, over and over again geneologies are given. It was important enough to trace the generations that God included it in His Word. Generations were blessed because of the faith and obedience of former generations (we will examine this more closely as we continue this journey); and generations fell into wickedness because of the evil examples of former generations.
The mercy of God, however, extends to those who call upon His name, repent, and choose to follow Him in obedience--putting their faith in His promises. It changes everything! Generations are blessed because of this type of change. That's why I've written the book, (soon to be published), "Generations". It details the power of God to bring dramatic change when a person--doomed to destruction--takes a 180 degree turn in their life. The impact then on future generations not only effects their progeny--but reaches out and touches literally thousands!
I love family. I love tracing family history. I love being a part of God's plan. It is humbling, and awesome!
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