The story of Rebekah teaches us a very important truth about life: when opportunity comes, make sure you’re ready to embrace it. Rebekah didn’t think about the extra effort and time required to give water to ten thirsty camels. She didn’t say, ‘It’s going to take ages, it’s tiring, and it’s not my job, so I’m not getting involved.’ She lived by the principle: ‘Whatever work you do, do your best (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NCV). She didn’t suddenly develop a work ethic or become servant-hearted when Eliezer showed up, she lived that way every day. Rebekah didn’t quote the Torah or ask Eliezer what his religion was. Instead of trying to be ‘super spiritual’, she chose to simply be kind. And her faithfulness in the small things was rewarded with something beyond what she could expect or imagine. God watches our attitude and actions in small things; He notices faithfulness in small moments, in daily routines, and in unglamorous service. It’s not just about who we are when other people are around, it’s about who we are when nobody else knows or notices what we’re doing and when there’s no chance of getting recognition or reward from them. When Rebekah took Eliezer home to meet her family, they wanted her to wait for ten days before going to meet Isaac. That was customary. But Rebekah said, ‘I will go’ (Genesis 24:58 NKJV). When God opens the door of opportunity for us and invites us to step through it, we shouldn’t delay, or think, ‘Other people are more qualified for this than me.’ If God calls us, we can be certain it’s right for us, so we can confidently move in the direction He’s leading.

What Now?

Try to do an act of kindness for someone today that they may not notice, and that you probably won’t get recognition or thanks for. Try to let the opportunity to help be your reward.