Genesis 36

 

 

THE SERVANT OF ABRAHAM

WHO WERE LED BY GUIDANCE OF GOD.

( Gen.24:10-27 )

 

Introduction:

How should we pray today? It tells us what to pray for and how to live after prayer. If you look at verses 10 and 11 of today's text, Abraham's servant left the road and came to the city of Naheul, and in the evening when the women were coming out to draw water, he put the camel down by the well outside the city. He is talking about the unfamiliar environment and the unfamiliar situation he is facing. Abraham's servant prayed first of all when faced with an unfamiliar situation and an unfamiliar environment. Abraham's servant Eliezer's prayer was that he would meet Isaac's wife safely. Verses 13 and 14 of the main text show how specifically Eliezer was praying.

 

1. The foundation of faith of believer to be led by God.

  1) To believe the power of God(Ps.139:1-9)

  2) To know the way to meet God (Isa.53:5-6). You must become people of Christ.

  3) Have assurance of the blessing of prayer (It is time for Holy, Glory, Separated time.)

  4) To know the lifelong mission of believer.(Matt.6:33)

  5) To know the successful method of life.(1 John 5:14)

  6) Devoted worker who has resolution(Dan.3:8-28)

  7) Devoted worker who knows the hindrances of prayer and gracious life.

 

2. The servant of Abraham who were led by guidance of God.

  1) First of all he confirm the plan of God.(Gen.24:5-7, 8-9)

  2) He start to pray to find God’s will.(Gen.24:12)

    (1) Gen.28:10-22

    (2) Gen.27:1-11

    (3) Ex.3:1-15

    (4) Ps. 78:70-72

    (5) Ac.9:1-15

    (6) Ac.16:9-12

    (7) Ac.16:16, 31

  3) God opened exact way.(Gen.24:15-26)

    (1) The difference of successful Joseph and his brothers.

    (2) The difference of successful david and king Saul.

    (3) The difference of successful Paul and failed people.

    (4) We need to work according to the door that opened by God.

 4) The servant prayed confirmed prayer and thanksgiving prayer.(27)

 

3. The general principle to be led by God.

  1) Prayer that confirm the work of God and commend.

  2) Procedure- you need to work until opened door by God.

  3) Result – Glory to God

 

4. Resolution and action

God always leads his people to the best path. Even though you are walking on a difficult journey right now, I hope you will be able to hold on to the words

thoroughly given, meditate on them, and stick to the attitude of obedience. Also, I hope that you will be guided by giving thanks and worshiping while trusting that the Lord is guiding you to the prosperous path.