Genesis 22:20-24
20 Now it came to pass after these things that it was told Abraham, saying, “Indeed Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor: 21 Huz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram, 22 Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” 23 And Bethuel begot Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham's brother. 24 His concubine, whose name was Reumah, also bore Tebah, Gaham, Thahash, and Maachah.
How God works! Abraham’s brother’s lineage is given here to show how the granddaughter of Nahor would become Abraham’s daughter-in-law later by God’s hand (Genesis 24). Yes, Rebekah would be chosen for Isaac as his wife by a revealed will of God in such an unpredictable way, and so the lineage is first clearly spelled out here so we see the thread woven into their lives later. The lesson here is that God wonderfully leads each of us down a fruitful road, even when there are numerous hardships and trials. He truly does have a wonderful plan for His chosen, just not the easy and carefree way we wish for or expect. He works sovereignly for His glory and we taste His goodness in the love behind it all. We can trust that He does work all things for good (Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28) to His called ones who love Him for His grace.
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