REBECCA
Rebecca is one bundle of great lessons. God didn’t just choose her to birth a mighty, strong and undefeatable nation; God saw in her rare virtues that weren’t common in their days (and in our days). Let’s take a look at the life of this virtuous woman from Genesis 24: 1. Rebekah…CAME OUT with her pitcher on her shoulder (Vs.15) : this great woman came out or went out to work; she was hardworking and would not have her maids do the dirty work (vs. 61) and would not delegate. She would work all by herself irrespective of her status, background, and wealth (Gen 24:61). She was not ashamed to work or flaunt her work tool (her pitcher on her shoulder); she would not sit idle at home when others are working on the field. 2. Now the young woman was very BEAUTIFUL TO BEHOLD (Vs 16a) : she was a woman of class and beauty. She was good looking; well dressed; she was presentable and good to associate with. 3. A VIRGIN ; no man had known her (Vs.16b) : she wasn’t just...