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Go to the reading in the Chronological Bible for today's date, January 10. These e-bible study postings are the results of some research on our part and some specific insights we have had as a result of our readings.

The story picks up with a servant that Abraham had sent to find a wife for his son Isaac.

Abraham's servant prayed a very specific prayer for requirements of a wife for Isaac. The hospitality of the day required that women at the well offered water to travelers, but it was not the custom to offer to water the animals. When Rebekah offered to water the ten camels, she understood how many camels there were and how much water that would be for that many thirsty camels. Estimates are that it would take about 25 gallons of water per camel after a week's journey. Wonder how many trips she made back down into that well.

Notice when the servant prayed, his prayer was answered ever before he had finished praying. Similar to what happens to the prophet Daniel

Dan 9:23

As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the message and understand the vision:

Can we be sure that as soon as we begin to pray that God will hear and answer our prayers? Are there some things that may hinder our prayers?

James 4:3
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

The Abraham's servant's motives were pure. It was an unselfish prayer on his part. He didn't ask for success for himself, only that God would show kindness to his master.

How is it with us Christians? Do we pray with the wrong motives or attitude or do we pray in faith that God will answer our prayers in His way and in His time?
Ps 5:3
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Do we lay our requests before Him and wait in expectation for the perfect answer?