Description

You will struggle to find an ideal courtship in the Bible. The rarity of such a thing in the Word of God corresponds to the rarity in life itself. Ruth and Boaz were a good example (understanding the context they were in) but this was a unique happening. 

Scripture Text

Genesis 29:9-20

Main Points or Ideas 

1. It did not begin with love-making, it began with service (v. 9-10).
2. Jacob loved Rachel (v. 17-18). 
• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 
• Jacob saw Rachel and loved Rachel.
• Sometimes we give up and don’t bother with what we have. 
• There is an aspect of waiting. 

3. How to wait and enjoy it (v. 20)

• Have the assurance of God’s will
• Keep occupied
• Keep your distance. 
• It was love that made Jacob wait, not love that hastened him on. 
• Learn to enjoy the person, not the physical pleasure. 

Conclusion

Philippians 4:8 

Follow a few suggestions and take some cautions, God will bless you in your courtship.