Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“I am standing here by the spring of water; let the young woman who comes out to draw, to whom I shall say, ‘Please give me a little water from your jar to drink,’ and who will say to me, ‘Drink, and I will draw for your camels also’—let her be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for my master’s son.”
NL Daily Devotion for Tuesday, September 16, 2025
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
And suddenly, there she was! I love how unashamedly specific Abraham’s servant was in asking God for what he wanted. It’s almost laughable. Except… well, um… I actually made a list of exactly what I wanted in a partner when I was ready to start dating again in 2023. Ten things I wanted, compatible with the things about myself I would not compromise. I looked at that list and didn’t know if I should laugh or cry. This person clearly did not exist.
Except he did. And he was only the second date I had. Honestly, two years later I still sometimes wonder how on earth it was even possible. How he actually exceeded my list in ways God obviously knew I needed when I wasn’t even aware of them. It’s insane. I’m not someone who puts much stock in stories of God answering prayers like a wish-granting fairy. I really don’t think that’s how she works. But sometimes… well honestly it’s kind of hard to explain it any other way. Regardless of exactly what happened and how it happened, I spend every day grateful for this amazing gift in my life. And if nothing else, it makes a good story!
When has something wonderful happened for me that I honestly cannot logically explain? Do I believe God “made” it happen? Why or why not?
