Bibledoorajar Speaks of Signs

The servant prayed for God's grace, but now he has takesn it a step further. He has asked for a sign. He said, "Here I am, standing by the spring, as the daughters of the townsfolk come out to draw water. I will say to one of the girls, Please lower your jug, so that I can drink. If she answers, 'Yes, drink; and I will water your camels as well,' then let her be the one you intend for your servant Isaac. This is how I will know that you have shown grace to my master." (Gen. 24:13ff.)

I remember studying the issue of asking for a sign from God in this modern age a few years back. It seemed there were two schools of thought. The first was that it should not be done as it showed a lack of faith on the part of the one praying. The second was that it could be done if it did not presume on the will of God. If there was already a direction stirring in the heart of the petitioner then asking would not be just to satisfy one's own curiosity. I admit I have not done much of it over the years; hmm. more food for thought.

At any rate it worked for the servant because the Bible says he had hardly got the request out of his mouth when Rebecca showed up carrying a jug on her shoulder. Here the Bible tells us what kind of girl she was. I wonder if the servant got this revelation? Anyway, she was described as beautiful and a virgin. She provoked a response from the servant---he RAN TO MEET HER.

I like to think that the Holy Spirit runs to meet the needs of the holy ones whether we ask for a sign beyond our holding up our relationship with Jesus or not. We should not presume on Him, but we can stir up our faith and believe that He will.