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My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》

My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》 
Day 
Day 160

Text: Genesis 24: 52-54

MEDITATION

Genesis 24:52-54

52 And it came to pass, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, that he worshiped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.
53 Then the servant brought out jewelry of silver, jewelry of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother.
54 And he and the men who were with him ate and drank and stayed all night. Then they arose in the morning, and he said, “Send me away to my master.”

MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE

1. Response of the chief steward

a. His response was consistent and good.
b. Elements of his response that were outstanding:
i. He offered worship to the LORD.
ii. He prostrated himself bowing to the earth.
iii. There was deep gratitude felt and thanksgiving for a successful mission.

2. Gifts for the bride’s family

a. Jewelry of both silver and gold were given to Rebekah.
b. Clothing was given too.
c. Gifts to Milcah and Laban were mentioned as well.

3. Celebration

a. This occasion called for a celebration.
b. The family ate and drank with the chief steward.
c. They did not despise him as a mere servant of Abraham.
d. He had won their respect when he shared openly about how the LORD had blessed and led.

经文：创世记 24：52-54

沉思

《创世记 24：52-54》
52亚伯拉罕的仆人听见他们这话，就向耶和华俯伏在地。
53当下仆人拿出金器、银器和衣服送给利百加，又将宝物送给她哥哥和她母亲。

54仆人和跟从他的人吃了喝了，住了一夜。早晨起来，仆人就说：“请打发我回我主人那里去吧。”

在生活里有意义地应用

1. 总管家的反应

a. 他的反应既佳又始终如一
b. 他的反应出众的地方：
i. 他敬拜上帝
ii. 他俯伏在地
iii. 他为顺利达成任务而心中充满深切的感恩及颂赞

2. 致新娘家的礼物

a. 赠了金器和银器给利百加
b. 其中也包括衣服
c. 经文中也提及赠给密迦和拉班的礼物

3. 庆祝

a. 这是值得庆祝的时刻
b. 这一家人和总管家一起吃了喝了
c. 他们并没有因他是亚伯拉罕的仆人而鄙视他
d. 由于他坦诚地分享上帝如何赐福和引导，因此他赢得了他们的尊敬。