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Gathering at the Well

There once was a man who wanted a great wife for his son. There were not many eligible women nearby. So he sent his servant on a trip.

The servant knew the son’s character. He knew what type of woman would be a suitable match. So he began his search with certain qualities in mind. He was intentional. His search was selective. He knew the son would need a wife who displayed virtue, who was hospitable, loyal and dependable.

So he went to the well and then he prayed, “Lord let the woman who offers not only to bring me water, but to water my camels as well, be the woman for my master’s son.”

Then he waited. And watched.

The well was a busy place. It was where the people gathered. It was where the thirsty went.

Soon, a woman appeared. She offered to water his camels. She was the one. She was a perfect match.

Today, we have running water but the web is where the people gather. It’s where the thirsty go. It’s where the searching watch and wait—for a mate.

The web.

Today’s well.

What do you think?

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 by Christy Johnson filed under

1 comment (Add your own)

1. Shari wrote:
Christy:
Thank you for the vital important information that everyone, woman young and older need to take heed to. It holds lots of wisdom and if we are single we need to take heed to those words. Inevitable I see women time and time again get a divorce and are into another relationship within three months. They have found their mate. I hate to say it, but its based on emotional feelings and not on a solid foundation. They get married or make plans to get married and the next thing you know they've broken up and have started with another. If we keep our feeling under submission to the power of the holy spirit and diligently seek God for his guidance God is not going to lead us astray. But we have to listen and trust that God has a plan for our lives that is for good and not evil. Yes, believe it or not God truly does has our best interest at heart. Listening to the Holy Spirit will save us a lot of heartache. I thank God almighty that he truly is my keeper, my lover and my comforter.

January 17, 2009 @ 10:46 PM

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