What does Genesis 24:26 Mean?

Context Summary

As we enter upon a new day, or a fresh undertaking, it is always wise and right to ask for good-speed. Good-speed is God-speed. Praying times are not lost times. The reaper saves time when he stops to whet his scythe. Eliezer had learned a sincere respect for his master's piety, and felt that his name was a sure talisman with God. How much more may we ask in the name of Jesus! John 14:13. What a concentration of heaven-contrived circumstances gathered around this event! Abraham planning, the servant praying and waiting expectantly, the Angel of God leading, the very camels kneeling patiently beside the well as though they counted on the troughs being filled, the damsel coming at the precise hour! It is thus that all our daily life might be aglow with the presence and help of God. Such things take place, but, alas, our eyes are holden! Compare prosper in Genesis 24:21; Genesis 24:40; Genesis 24:42; Genesis 24:56, with Psalms 1:3. See Acts 10:17. [source]

Chapter Summary: Genesis 24

¹  Abraham swears his servant
¹⁰  The servant's journey
¹²  His prayer
¹⁴  His sign
¹⁵  Rebekah meets him;
¹⁸  fulfils his sign;
²²  receives jewels;
²³  shows her kindred;
²⁵  and invites him home
²⁶  The servant blesses God
²⁹  Laban entertains him
³⁴  The servant shows his message
⁵⁰  Laban and Bethuel approve it
⁵⁸  Rebekah consents to go, and departs
⁶²  Isaac meets and marries her