Genesis 24:12-16 - The young woman was very attractive

24:12-14

The servant, like his master, was a godly man. He would probably have learnt a lot from his master.  So he prayed to God to grant him success. So we see him taking sensible steps towards having success (see v11) and praying to God. He was obviously concerned about his own success, but also wanted Abraham to be blessed. He then tells God how he intends to proceed, asking a specific question of a young woman, and looking for a specific answer. The required answer would demonstrate that the young woman had a kind heart.

24:15,16

“Before he had finished speaking ...” God knows what we need before we ask Him (Matt 6:8). The wrong conclusion to draw from that is that there is no need to ask! The correct conclusion to draw is twofold. First, we can ask with confidence, our needs nor requests will not take God by surprise! The second is that we can trust God and can be at peace. So Rebekah is already on her way. She was part of Abraham’s wider family, she was attractive, and she was a virgin. So she fulfilled the criteria!