| “And Isaac … took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her” (Genesis 24:67). |
| This verse sounds like the perfect ending to a love-story! But it is really the beginning, the middle and the ending all rolled into one verse. Until that very moment, described in our verse, Isaac had never seen Rebekah before! Read this beautiful story in Genesis 24. Isaac’s father, Abraham, sent his servant to find a bride for his son from those that knew the true God. The servant is a picture of the Holy Spirit who can lead and guide us today. He found a most suitable and also beautiful girl for his master’s son. |
| It is in our adolescent years that we first begin to look around and wonder whom we might marry. And it is never too early to begin to pray about it. But it is wonderful in God’s Word to see how He gives advice and instruction regarding marriage. The Bible never mentions young people having a “boyfriend” or a “girlfriend.” Friendships, yes, and good times as a group of young people. But we are not to go around trying out this one and that one as a potential partner for life, and “going together” just for fun. Lines can be crossed and hearts can be broken this way. |
| The Bible gives some guidelines. |
| We are not to be “unequally yoked together with unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 6:14). You will never find the right girl (or boy) in the wrong place! |
| Ask the Lord to guide you by His Spirit. “Lord what will Thou have me to do?” (Acts 9:6). |
| A loving Father says, “My son, give Me thine heart” (Proverbs 23:26). Once He has our hearts, then He can direct where our love goes. |
| God has created us with three parts to our being. They are spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). All three of these need to be considered in choosing a partner for life. Don’t just look “on the outward appearance” as Samuel did when looking for a king for Israel (1 Samuel 16:7). |
| Whom you marry is the second most important decision you will ever make in your life (after that of accepting Christ as your Savior). God’s Word led you to know about His Son, and accept Him as Savior. It can also help you in this next important choice. Also, share these things with your parents and listen to their advice. They know you well! Be on your knees about this as you pass through your teenage years and beyond. |
| “Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psalm 37:4). |
