Your Season Can Change..Suddenly!

Sometimes we can stay in a season for a long time and see no change, and other times changes can come rapidly and suddenly.  

One great example of this in the bible can be found in Genesis chapter 24.  This is the story of how Abraham's servant Eliezer went to find a wife for Abraham's son Issac.  Eleizer sought God and prayed for success on finding a wife for Issac. He prayed for a young lady to come out and offer him and his camels water.  If such a lady were to do so, he would know that it she who would become Issac's wife.  

Rebekah comes out and does exactly what Eliezer prayed about to the tee..even asking to water the camels just like he asked for in prayer.  Afterward, Eliezer gave Rebekah some sweet bracelets and a nose ring, and then spoke to Laban about the marriage to Issac.  

Laban and Rebekah both agreed after hearing Eliezer's testmony that it was God's will for Rebekah to go with him.

This is just one example of how God will sometimes bring sudden change.  I am sure when Rebekah woke up that morning and was eating breakfast that she had no idea that God was about to dramatically change her life.  She probably never made the connection of offering her water jug to a stranger would result in her becoming the wife of Issac whom she never met, and moving far away to a different land. 

This goes to show that we can never see what God has around the corner for us.  He could have big changes for you this year or even tomorrow.  God can dramatically shift your whole season in an instant.  Be like Rebekah. God may have a big change for you and be ready to step into a new season of your life.
 



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