THE STANDARD FOR STEWARDS OF THE GOSPEL

So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please, put your hand under my thigh, and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell; but you shall go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.” (Genesis 24:2-4 NKJV)

Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.  Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. (1 Cor.4:1-2 NKJV)

Abraham's servant, Eliezer was sent to find a bride for Isaac.  He sets a standard for soul-winners: devoted, dependent, discerning and decisive. We are sent into the world as God's servants to seek those who will become part of the Bride of Christ.

 It will require devotion to our mission—this required much effort on Eliezer's part, but he was a faithful steward to his duty (24:1-11). 

No matter our effort, however, we must be dependent on God's might—Eliezer called on the Lord for aid (24:12-14).

We must be discerning in our motive—Eliezer wasn't out to find just anybody, but was looking for the one God had prepared to receive the appeal (24:15-16).   If we are motivated by just recording a decision, rather than making a disciple, then our motives are wrong.

Then, we must be decisive with our message. When the opportunity presented itself, Eliezer shared his heart, and called for a decision (24:17-28). He conveyed the urgency of the choice (24:29-60) and returned successful in his task (24:61-66) with a bride presented to Isaac.

What an amazing assignment God has given to us, empowered by His Spirit, to be used to summon His Bride into a love relationship with our Lord!