Eliezer

Gen 15:2; 24

Eliezer was Abram's most trusted servant, acting as household administrator. According to custom, if Abram were to die without a son, his eldest servant would become his heir.

Abraham wanted Eliezer to get a wife for Isaac from his own country and his own relatives. Eliezer asked God for guidance in this very important task. Obviously Eliezer had learned much about faith and about God from his master. What are my family members and friends learning about God from watching me? I want to be like Abraham, setting an example of dependent faith. And be like Eliezer, asking God for guidance before any venture.

As soon as Eliezer knew that God had answered his prayer, he prayed and thanked God for his goodness and guidance. God will also use and lead us if we are available like Eliezer. And our first response should be praise and thanksgiving that God would choose to work in and through us.

When Eliezer told his story to Laban, he spoke openly of God and His goodness. Often we do the opposite, afraid that we will be misunderstood or rejected or seen as too religious. I'll learn to share openly what God is doing for me...

Cheers!
Andrea