A wonderful example of God telling His will through specific situations is recorded in the first book of the Old Testament. Marriages and funerals often mark massive changes for any family, and Abraham had just buried his wife, Sarah. As one generation passed away, it was time for another to begin. Abraham sought God’s will for his son Isaac’s choice of a wife. Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, was given a crucial task to find the person God wanted, and he prayed:

«O Lord God of my master Abraham, please give me success this day, and show kindness to my master Abraham. Behold, here I stand by the well of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water. Now let it be that the young woman to whom I say, ‘Please let down your pitcher that I may drink,’ and she says, ‘Drink, and I will also give your camels a drink’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. And by this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.» Genesis 24:12-14 NKJV

Abraham had been given the promise from God:

«I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing» Genesis 12:1-2 NKJV

A great nation would require offspring, but Isaac at this point was 40 years old and unmarried. Abraham believed the promise of the building up of his family, but they were surrounded by wicked people. The choice of a perfect, God-approved wife had great consequences.

God can speak through circumstances. In addition to the selection of Rebekah, Isaac’s wife, God also spoke through such situations as Joseph being sold and sent to Egypt (Genesis 37), Moses with the burning bush (Exodus 3), Gideon putting out a fleece (Judges 6), Jonah being swallowed by a large fish (Jonah 1-4), and the disciples caught in the midst of a storm (Mark 4).

There are lessons to be learned when you are going through situations in your life. If you desire to hear from God through the circumstances facing you, it’s important to remember that the voice of God will always lead you toward His Word! And you can be assured:

«that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose» Romans 8:28 NKJV

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