Abraham’s trusted servant arrives in Mesopotamia after a long journey, carrying the weight of a sacred mission: find a wife for Isaac from Abraham’s own family. He stops at a well at evening — the hour when the women come to draw water — and there he does the most important thing he could possibly do: he prays.

His prayer is:

• Simple — no theatrics, no formulas, just honest conversation with God.
• Specific — he asks for a clear sign involving water for himself and his camels.
• Sincere — his heart is aligned with God’s will and Abraham’s desire.
• Sufficient — God hears it, and God answers it.

Before the servant even finishes praying, Rebekah arrives. She is generous, hardworking, pure, and from Abraham’s own family — everything the servant prayed for and more. She draws water for him and then for all ten camels, revealing a servant-hearted character. The servant watches silently, discerning whether this is truly the Lord’s doing. When she reveals her family lineage, the servant knows — God has answered.

He immediately bows his head and worships, praising the God who “has not forsaken His mercy and His truth.”

1. God Honors Simple, Childlike Prayer

The servant doesn’t try to impress God. He doesn’t use flowery language. He doesn’t pretend to be more spiritual than he is.

He simply says:

“O LORD… please give me success this day.”

This is the kind of prayer Jesus commends — humble, honest, dependent.

Application:
Pray simply. Pray honestly. Pray like a child who trusts their Father.

2. Specific Prayer Reveals a Discerning Heart

The servant’s request about watering the camels wasn’t a gimmick — it was a way to discern character.

He wasn’t testing God.
He was seeking clarity.

Application:
It’s okay to pray specifically.
It’s okay to ask God for clarity.
It’s okay to ask God to shape your desires and decisions.

3. Sincere Prayer Flows From a Life of Discipleship

This servant didn’t learn to pray like this overnight.
He learned it by watching Abraham walk with God.

Application:
Surround yourself with people who walk with God.
Be a “Paul” to someone.
Be a “Timothy” to someone.
Discipleship shapes prayer.

4. God Often Answers While We Are Still Praying

Before the servant finishes speaking, Rebekah appears.

This is Isaiah 65:24 in action:

“Before they call, I will answer.”

Application:
Don’t underestimate how quickly God can move.
Don’t assume silence means absence.
God is already working upstream of your prayer.

5. Wisdom Waits for Confirmation

Even when everything seems to line up, the servant waits silently to confirm God’s hand.

Application:
Don’t rush ahead of God.
Don’t force outcomes.
Let God confirm what God begins.

6. Worship Is the Right Response to Answered Prayer

The servant doesn’t congratulate himself.
He doesn’t boast about his strategy.
He bows his head and worships.

Application:
When God answers — big or small — worship.
Praise Him for parking spots and for miracles.
Praise Him for provision and for direction.

A Simple Prayer of Faith…

• Pray Simply — God isn’t impressed by vocabulary; He’s moved by humility.
• Pray Specifically — Ask boldly. Ask clearly. Ask faithfully.
• Pray Sincerely — Let your heart be aligned with God’s heart.
• Pray Sufficiently — Trust that God hears every word.
• Wait Patiently — Let God confirm what God begins.
• Worship Joyfully — Celebrate every answered prayer.