DOCKERY MINISTRIES

Daily Inspiration — Wednesday, November 4, 2026

November Teaching Series: Women of God in the Holy Bible

Topic: Rebekah — Faith to Follow God’s Direction

Scripture: Genesis 24:58–60 (KJV)

58 And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

59 And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

60 And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.

Reflection: Faith to Follow God’s Direction

Today, as we continue our November teaching series, Women of God in the Holy Bible, we turn our attention to Rebekah, a woman whose willingness to follow God’s direction demonstrates the importance of faith, obedience, and trusting God with our future.

In Genesis Chapter 24, Abraham sent his trusted servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. Through prayer and divine guidance, the servant encountered Rebekah at a well. Her kindness, generosity, and willingness to serve were evident when she offered water not only to the servant but also to his camels.

What appeared to be an ordinary act of kindness became part of an extraordinary divine plan.

When Rebekah’s family asked whether she would leave her home and travel with Abraham’s servant, she responded with three powerful words: “I will go.”

Rebekah did not know every detail of the journey ahead. She had not personally met Isaac, and she was preparing to leave behind familiar surroundings, family relationships, and the comforts of home. Nevertheless, she demonstrated remarkable courage and willingness to embrace the future before her.

Her decision reminds us that walking by faith sometimes requires us to move forward without knowing every detail of God’s plan.

Faith does not require us to know the entire journey; faith requires us to trust the One who directs our steps.

Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) reminds us:

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

As believers, we may encounter opportunities, assignments, relationships, and life-changing decisions that require us to step beyond our comfort zones.

God may call us to serve in unfamiliar places, begin a new ministry, pursue a different career, extend compassion to strangers, or make sacrifices for the betterment of humanity.

Like Rebekah, we must be willing to respond when God directs our steps.

However, we must also remember the importance of prayer, discernment, and seeking God’s wisdom before making significant decisions. Faith is not recklessness. Faith is trusting God while walking in obedience to His Word.

Rebekah’s journey ultimately brought her into the family through which God continued His covenant promises to Abraham.

Her story teaches us that our willingness to obey God can have an impact extending far beyond our own lifetime.

Today’s Spiritual Encouragement: When God opens a door and confirms His direction, do not allow fear of the unknown to prevent you from walking in faith. Trust His timing, follow His guidance, and believe that His purpose for your life is greater than what you can presently see.

Prayer

Our Heavenly Father,

We come before Your throne of grace this morning with grateful hearts, thanking You for another opportunity to experience Your goodness, mercy, and lovingkindness.

Lord, we thank You for the example of Rebekah, whose willingness to follow Your divine direction reminds us of the importance of faith and obedience.

Father, strengthen our faith when we are faced with uncertainty. Give us the courage to follow Your direction, even when we cannot see the entire journey ahead.

Teach us to recognize Your voice, seek Your wisdom, and remain obedient to Your Word.

Remove fear, doubt, confusion, and hesitation that may prevent us from fulfilling the purpose You have established for our lives.

Help us to demonstrate kindness, generosity, humility, and compassion toward others, just as Rebekah demonstrated kindness to a stranger.

Lord, guide our families, our children, our ministries, our businesses, and our communities. Direct our decisions and order our steps according to Your perfect will.

We ask You to comfort those who are grieving, strengthen those who are experiencing illness, provide for those facing financial hardship, and restore hope to those who feel discouraged.

May our lives reflect Your goodness, and may our obedience become a blessing to generations yet to come.

We surrender our plans, desires, and ambitions to You, trusting that Your wisdom is greater than our understanding.

In the mighty and precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we pray.

Amen.

Worship Song

“I Give Myself Away” — William McDowell

Today’s worship selection beautifully complements our message about Rebekah’s willingness to follow God’s direction.

As we worship, let us examine our willingness to surrender our personal desires and allow God to direct our lives.

True surrender means making ourselves available for God’s purpose and trusting Him with our future.

Daily Stewardship Action

Stewardship of Our Faith and Obedience

Today, let us practice spiritual stewardship by identifying one area of our lives where we need to trust God’s direction more fully.

Consider the following actions:

1. Spend time in prayer, asking God for wisdom regarding an important decision.
2. Demonstrate an act of kindness toward someone without expecting anything in return.
3. Identify one fear that has prevented you from moving forward and surrender that concern to God.
4. Encourage someone who is facing uncertainty about their future.
5. Commit to making decisions that reflect biblical principles, integrity, and obedience to God’s Word.

Remember: Our time, talents, resources, relationships, and opportunities are gifts entrusted to us by God. We honor Him when we manage these blessings faithfully.

Prayer Requests

We invite our Dockery Ministries family, friends, and community partners to join us in prayer for:

• Individuals and families experiencing sickness, grief, or emotional distress.
• Children, students, educators, and young adults preparing for their futures.
• Members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
• Individuals seeking employment, stable housing, financial assistance, and other essential resources.
• Families experiencing relationship difficulties and uncertainty.
• Our government officials and community leaders as they carry out their responsibilities.
• Religious ministries and humanitarian organizations serving those in need.

May we continue to lift one another up in prayer, remembering that God hears and answers according to His perfect will.

Praise Reports and Testimonies

We give thanks to Almighty God for His continued faithfulness, provision, protection, and grace.

Every new day represents another opportunity to witness His goodness.

We encourage our readers to reflect upon the prayers God has answered, the doors He has opened, and the obstacles He has helped us overcome.

If God has brought you through a difficult season, provided for an unexpected need, restored a relationship, or given you renewed strength, consider sharing your testimony to encourage someone else.

Our testimony today is simple: God remains faithful, and we can trust Him with our future!

Upcoming Teaching Series

November 2026 — Women of God in the Holy Bible

Exploring the faith, courage, wisdom, obedience, and spiritual contributions of women throughout biblical history.

December 2026 — Promises from God in the Holy Bible

Examining God’s promises concerning salvation, provision, protection, peace, guidance, and eternal life.

January 2027 — Biblical Principles for Raising Godly Children

Studying scriptural principles for nurturing, teaching, disciplining, encouraging, and preparing children to live according to God’s Word.

Mizpah Benediction

Genesis 31:49 (KJV)

“And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.”

May the Lord continue to watch over us, guide our steps, protect our families, and strengthen our faith until we meet again.

God bless you and keep you in His loving care!

Dockery Ministries

Serving Humanity Through Faith, Compassion, and Stewardship

Missionary Dana Dockery
Spiritual Overseer

Website: www.dockeryministries.org

Email: dailyinspiration@dockeryministries.org

To God Be the Glory for the Great Things He Has Done!