Genesis 24:10
“And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.”
Every day we take trips and never one time stop to be sure that we do what it takes to make that trip blessed. We need to do something, so we quickly get in the car and drive to wherever we are going without one thought of what we must do to make sure that trip ends in the right manner. Whether it is an errand in town or a long journey, having a blessed trip should be your desire.
The Scriptures says, “The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” (Psalm 121:8) God desires to bless your trip when you are leaving your home or when you are going home. Abraham’s servant understood the importance of making sure he had a blessed trip, and he did four things to make sure his trip was blessed.
First, he understood that his trip was important. You should never take any trip for granted. Every trip you take is important. It may be a trip to the grocery store, gas station, doctor’s office or an important business meeting, but they are all important. When you treat any trip unimportantly, you are telling yourself that what you are doing is of no importance. God commands us to treat everything we do with importance, and this includes every trip you take.
Second, he had a purpose for his trip. His purpose for taking this journey was to find a wife for Isaac. Always have a purpose whenever you take a trip. A trip without a purpose is a trip filled with temptation. Purpose has a way of keeping you from doing things you should not do or going to places you should not go. Always have a purpose for taking every trip and every trip will more likely see success.
Third, he was prepared for his trip. Abraham’s servant didn’t take the trip without proper preparation, because if he had he it was likely he would have found himself without enough food for his journey. When you are taking a journey, especially a long one, be sure to be prepared. Physically get the rest you need, but also know well ahead of time what time you need to leave so that you get there on time. When you are not pushed for time, the trip will be more relaxing.
Fourth, Abraham’s servant prayed for God’s blessing on the trip. This is so important if you want God to bless your trip. A quick word of prayer for God to keep you safe and to bless your journey doesn’t take long, but it can have a great impact on that journey’s safety and success. God could bless your trip if you ask Him, but if you treat it as unimportant you most likely will not ask for His help. You may be surprised how God will bless every trip and allow you to come across the right people who can help you in the future. Likewise, asking for God’s help just may help you avoid an accident.
We all take hundreds of trips every year. Don’t become so used to taking trips that you don’t follow these four steps to having a blessed trip. Start asking God for His blessings and safety on each trip and watch how much easier each trip becomes.