As I sat at home during the lunch hour today, the daily news came on over the radio and the
various items of interest were announced. Among them was one which had a tendency to make
one shudder. Announcement was made of the solemn fact that two European women had been
burned to death in their car by an Arab mob. As I thought on the seriousness of the act, I realized
that the Scriptures teach that "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof
are the ways of death." Also "Every man did that which was right in his own eyes." These things
only serve to show us in some measure what is coming upon this poor Christ rejecting world. "Re
who now letteth will let, until he is taken out of the way, and THEN (Oh, the thought!) shall that
wicked one be revealed."

We are thankful for the bright prospect that Is ours as believers, "Because thou hast kept the
word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation which shall come upon all
the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth."

In what has been said at the start of our paper, we see man’s way and the fruit thereof. Now we
will turn to something better_God’s way, which is pictured before us in that beautiful 24th
chapter of Genesis.

As we read the first verse there is brought very forcibly to our attention the past, the present, and
the future. Abraham, at this time of his life, is no doubt very conscious that his earthly sojourn is
nearing its close. Looking back over his past life there is one thing that is quite evident, "The
Lord had blessed Abraham in all things."He is encouraged to consider the one (Isaac) who would
be left behind. He therefore endeavors to bring about a provision whereby his loved one would
continue in the path of blessing. So he calls his proven and trusted servant and issues instructions
which, from his own personal experience, he was sure would mean ultimate blessing and comfort
for the son of his love.

Having received his master’s instructions in the presence of God, the faithful servant (a type of
the Holy Spirit) made preparation and proceeded on his mission. Having arrived at his
destination he, being conscious of his responsibility and his immediate need, turns in dependence
to God for guidance and for special provision in the mission which he was to perform. We now
see how soon his prayer was answered, and as we meditate for a moment we realize that it was
according to his request. This brings us to our first thought as he expresses it, "I being in THE
WAY, the Lord led me." In this we have a beautiful picture. If we desire blessing the only
possible way to obtain it is in obedience to His word, "This is THE WAY, walk ye in It." Isa.
30:21.

Passing on our journey as pilgrims, with the fervent . desire of being faithful, we may find
encouragement in the next thought, "The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with
thee, and prosper THY WAY." Can we have anything more encouraging than such a promise?
No! All we need to do is "Follow thou Me."

In this portion there are so many practical expressions which link themselves with other portions
of Scripture. As the Spirit unfolds the truth to our hearts, how truly humbling it is when we think
of our unworthy selves. Let us then follow this example and go over our past and be like the
servant as he, recounting the events of the journey, could tell of his supplication, "If now thou do
prosper MY WAY", telling also of the wonderful way in which it all worked out.

As we continued on we cannot help (unworthy though we be) but be solemnly impressed with the
attitude and admission of this faithful servant. The servant is overwhelmed with the blessings of
the way, and sets forth such a precious example in that which is next in line. He says "I bowed
down my head and worshiped the Lord and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which
had led me in the RIGHT WAY." We might ask ourselves the question, "Where else could we be
if led by the Holy Spirit?"

Every step of the way we are made more responsible. We are being molded in time to fill a place
in eternity. It is our solemn duty to be alert an watchful, laying aside everything that would tend
to make us tardy or unfaithful, whatever it may be. In this portion we see certain arguments
advanced to halt the marvelous progress which had been made thus far. In the face of all the
claims, natural or otherwise, he says, "Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered MY
WAY." Relationships, however dear, and tradition, however pleasing, are not in any way
whatever to influence us in the sphere in which He has placed us for service! Alas, we must
confess it does, and it is to our own shame.

The effect of the servant’s faithfulness is seen in that which follows. "Rebekah arose and her
damsels and they rode upon the camels and followed the man:and the servant took Rebekah and
went HIS WAY." With this mission completed the journey is soon ended, and Isaac meets them
in THE WAY and takes her to himself. How wondrous as we apply these precious thoughts to
ourselves in the light of present day conditions when there seems to be much HINDERING in
one way or another. The end, so to speak, is in sight. May it be ours, by His grace, to endeavor to
follow the word given us in Rev. 3:2, "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that
are ready to die."

Our thoughts in Genesis 24 have been as follows:The Way (v.27), Thy Way (v.40), My Way
(v.42), Right Way (v.48), My Way (v.56), His Way (v.61), and The Way (v.62). You will notice
that we have a beautiful line of truth beginning with the first expression THE WAY, and running
through to the last THE WAY. Surely it reminds us of Him who said, "I am THE WAY." May
He keep us all looking up.

FRAGMENT
In the desert God will teach thee
What the God that thou hast found;
Patient, gracious, powerful, holy,
All His Grace shall there abound.