Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 24: 10-11
MEDITATION
Genesis 24:10-11
10 Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed, for all his master’s goods were in his hand. And he arose and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.
11 And he made his camels kneel down outside the city by a well of water at evening time, the time when women go out to draw water.
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. The trusted chief steward
We will catch a glimpse of why Abraham trusted his old servant so much.
a. He showed prudence in planning a caravan of 10 camels (with drivers).
i. It was dangerous to travel without a caravan accompanying.
ii. He would have ten or more camel drivers with him.
Abraham had a small fighting force among his servants (Genesis 14:14).
b. He showed his knowledge in geography:
i. He knew where Mesopotamia was located.
ii. He planned to visit with Abraham’s brother, Nahor.
c. He showed social skills.
i. Gifts must be carefully planned.
ii. These must also be protected.
2. Reaching Mesopotamia
a. Perseverance was shown in this long journey.
b. Faithfulness enabled him to stay the course.
3. He showed kindness to the train of camels he brought with him
a. He called for a short break from their travels.
b. The camels could do with this break from traveling.
经文：创世记 24：10-11
沉思
《创世记 24：10-11》
10 那仆人从他主人的骆驼里取了十匹骆驼，并带些他主人各样的财物，起身往美索不达米亚去，到了拿鹤的城。11 天将晚，众女子出来打水的时候，他便叫骆驼跪在城外的水井那里。