This is an academic piece that
analyse different methods of choosing marriage partner. The writer picks up biblical
scenario and discusses them in full while providing take away.
CASE 2: ABRAHAM,
HIS ELDEST SERVANT AND
Genesis chapter 24 : 1 - 67
Many a times we hear people quote the
scriptures and allude to Isaac’s scenario as the best scenario for choosing a
marriage partner. We will take a discussant view of this real life event and
provide some take away, which will expect you the reader to ponder and develop
the best path for your life.
Isaac was both the beloved and
promised son of a rich man, who knows God personally and also knows the plan of
God for his son. He was a son that grew up among affluence and jealousy. He had
his Father determined the family he married from. The father eldest servant was
the person that went in search for his bride. Isaac was a man that goes to the
field to meditate. Both the Father and the eldest servant prayed unto God for
guidance. The eldest servant was a careful and diligent person. He had his
peace and the right and spoke when expected. He was also a man that was not
carried away by half success; he went out for the kill and will not rest until
He takes the rightful wife home for his master’s son. Isaac loved her and was
comforted in her.
We saw Rebecca, a diligent lady. She
was selfless, virtuous and determined. She took the opportunity at the moment
it was presented. She was a faith-filled lady ready to leave home to go marry a
man he never knew. Her family blessed her and prayed for her. She was selfless,
humble, submissive and ready for the task ahead of her.
Take
Away
1.
Every Parent should be interested in his children marriage
2.
Servants (Pastors, Teachers, and friends) should be
interested in their parents’ children wedding. We can do the simple task of
praying for others marriage. It is disheartening to see families and friends
wishing evil for married couples.
3.
Every person need to have time out for meditation
4.
Every single person should readily prepare themselves so that
when the opportunity to marry comes they will be able to take it.
5.
The parent, the servants and everyone involve in choosing a marriage
partner must ask from God wisdom to know when to speak and when to keep silence.
6.
The singles that are planning to choose their marriage must
be ready to love their partners and find consolation in them
7.
The will to love is a necessity in marriage. That you loved
her before marriage and never know her until the day of your wedding is not the
question b the determination to love is a necessity in marriage.
8.
Marriage provides comfort. The question is not whether you
spouse is making your life comfortable but the decision to be comforted, which
is based on loving your partner.
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