Isaac was 40 years old at this point in the passage. Abraham wanted Isaac to marry someone who had a fear of the Lord. Abraham believed so much that he would not allow his servant to take Isaac to Abraham's prior home. We need to seek God's will even more than our own feelings. God had already planned for Isaac and Rebekah before Abraham and Sarah were married. God cares whether or not we look like Him and God knows how to work hard. We need to obey the Lord and do His will. It is important to go back and repeat the stories when God has done amazing things. Jesus keeps people together when they love Him more than they love one another.
Program for 02/07/18 SAS Devotions: Mark 10:1-12, Married For Life
Program for 12/15/17 Jim Wood: Interview with Todd Wilson, Mere Sexuality
Program for 12/14/17 SAS Devotions: Matthew 1:18-25, Born of a Virgin
Program for 08/29/17 SAS Devotions, Q&A: Matthew 19:1-15, What About Marriage?
Program for 02/13/17 "Best of" Jim & Susan Wood: Valentine's Day
Program for 06/03/16 Jim Wood with Andrew Wood: Listener Questions