What does Genesis 24:42 Mean?

Context Summary

This worthy man was almost garrulous about his master. Count the number of times in which he contrives to introduce those two words, "my master." He put the errand on which he had come before his necessary food, and poured out his story in a stream of crystal utterance, which was the highest eloquence. This identification of his thought and speech with his master's interests is full of teaching for us all. He could talk of nothing else, was only anxious not to fail for Abraham's sake; and took the favorable reply as kindness shown to him whom he represented. George Herbert caught the same spirit when he spoke of "the aromatic fragrance" of "My Master" when applied to Jesus. We, too, are called to be ambassadors, as though God did beseech men by us. If we are in the way of God's will, be sure that the Lord will not only lead, but lead "in the right way," and will create for us a sympathetic reception whither we go. [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