image by Shane Eubanks
Death of Sarah
burial land.
Faithful servant
crossing sand.
Prayerful seeking
trusting wait.
Beauty with water
did not hesitate.
One request
a simple sign,
to demonstrate
a heart that’s kind.
Before him stood
one offering
all he had asked,
O praise the King!
Weary traveler
granted rest.
Faithful seeker,
fully blessed.
Beauty found
with humble heart.
Faith to follow
and do her part.
Rebekah went
to meet her groom.
No sorrow, fear
nor sense of doom.
With faith and trust
Isaac came into view,
veiled in faithfulness,
she said, “I do.”
(my response to Genesis 24 – the story of Isaac and Rebekah)
Though Rebekah was beautiful according to the biblical account, what is inspiring about Rebekah is her inner beauty. She clearly had the heart of a faithful servant, that fully and completely trusted her Heavenly Father. She willingly left all that she knew – her home, her family, her friends – to marry a man she had never even met. Though arranged marriages were customary at that time, it took tremendous courage to not delay even a day or two so that she could say her goodbyes. Instead, she boldly and obediently went.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for examples of women in Your word that demonstrate the only sort of beauty that lasts – inner beauty. Teach us to trust more deeply, so that we might move more freely, when You say, “Go.” Forgive us for our fears, and lead us in boldness before You. May the beauty that You grow in us, radiate through us in a way that leads the lost unto You. Amen.
I really enjoyed this. Thank you for liking my post as well. Peace and Blessings for the New Year!
Thank you so much, and may the new year bring abundant blessings to you also!
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I have been quiet tending to much in my home-life with little/no time to spare. Just logging on for a moment and stopped at Revelations in Writing that is consistently as a drink of cool water.
When I am worn, this blog provides a gentle tug to move forward. When I am harried, I find Peace. When I need Jesus, He is shared.
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Thank you so much, Denise. What an encouragement and blessing your words bring. May He grant you peace and rest after the craziness that has passed. Hugs, Shannon
I am loving your poetry . . .
Thank you, friend.