May it be that when I say to a young woman, ‘Please let down your jar that I may have a drink,’ and she says, ‘Drink, and I’ll water your camels too’—let her be the one you have chosen for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown kindness to my master.” Genesis 24:14
“Since God lacks nothing, generosity is the primary way in which He relates to the world. For the same reason, generosity is the natural hallmark of people who feel closely connected to God. In contrast, the hallmark of evil is selfishness. No matter how much an evil person possesses, he remains unsatisfied, so he seeks only to take and never to give.
Eliezer therefore sought a woman for Isaac who would display kindness. When Rebecca went beyond fulfilling Eliezer’s specific request by offering to also water his camels, he understood that she was a godly person and thus a fitting match for the son of Abraham. By demonstrating kindness to others, we too are “matched” with the most worthy partners – whether soul-mates, friends, business partners, or callings in life.”
Moshe Wisnefsky in “Benevolence” in 10 November 2020 from Chabad.org. Special thanks to Pat Warbington, Daily Meditations reader and faithful encourager, for sharing this post with me for all of us to enjoy.
As we explore various characters in Scripture, today’s generous person is Rebecca. She offers to draw water for Eliezer and for his camels. Generous people see what needs to be done and do it because they realize that’s why God put them on this earth, to display kindness.
Do you display kindness? Sadly, my best answer would be, “Sometimes.” Perhaps you would agree? On good days the love to God radiates through us. On other days, well, we are so focused on ourselves and what we think need that we can fail to show kindness.
God, match me with others who are generous so we can bless the world together. Bless Pat for sharing this and William who took me to lunch on Monday and asked about my GTP work and who supports me faithfully. Refill their buckets to overflowing. Amen.