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This week, my General Conference Odyssey report focuses on marriage and family with Elder A. Theodore Tuttle\u2019s talk, Altar, Tent, Well<\/a>. Bear with me as I retell the story of Isaac and Rebecca, and their love story.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Abraham (who was the \u201cfather of the faithful\u201d) and Israel (who was the father of the twelve tribes) were two of the greatest men who ever lived. But, in between these two great men was Isaac. Even though he is part of the great phrase, \u201cthe God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,\u201d his role seems to take a minor place among the three. However, I believe Isaac\u2019s story is one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, and therefore, a great example worth following.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We all know the story of how Abraham and Sarah longed for a son, and when he finally came, Abraham was asked to sacrifice him. It is believed that Isaac was a young man at the time (some say anywhere between 10-37) and not quite understanding what his father meant to do, trusted in him \"true<\/a>anyway. The trust and faith exhibited in this story is worth pondering. How much love does a father offer–consistently–over a child\u2019s lifetime? Think about Abraham\u2019s love, as well as our Heavenly Father\u2019s love for each of us.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It was all important that Isaac should marry within the faith. Because they lived among the Canaanites, an idolic people, arrangements were made for a servant to go to Abraham\u2019s family to pick a wife. This is where we read the wonderful story of how Rebekah offered to water all those thirsty camels. It must have taken her hours to do this! And it\u2019s a wonder how the servant didn\u2019t instantly fall in love with her himself!! But, she had been prepared by an angel in advance, and was ready to leave her home, marry someone she had never met, and enter this brand new life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the servant and Rebekah drew near to Abraham\u2019s settlement, the servant verified to her that it was Isaac standing in the distance, so Rebekah jumped off the camel ready and eager for introductions. After the servant told his story, and made the proper introductions, Isaac accepted her, \u201cand he loved her\u201d (Gen. 24: 67)<\/a>. We know they loved each other a long time, because later, after years of marriage, when Isaac and Rebekah must have been close to 70 years old, we find Isaac \u201csporting with Rebekah his wife\u201d (Gen. 26:8)<\/a>, or in other words flirting and playing with her. I absolutely love that image!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The story continues. After being barren and pleading with the Lord for a child, Rebekah finally gave birth to twins. An important part of the story happened next. While carrying these twins, the Lord told Rebekah that \u201ctwo nations are in thy womb,\u201d and \u201cthe elder shall serve the younger\u201d (Gen. 25:23)<\/a>. Remembering this all their lives, Rebekah followed inspiration by switching the birthright of her sons right under Isaac\u2019s unseeing eyes. It\u2019s likely that Isaac could have been so mad, upon learning of this intrigue, that he could have seriously punished Rebekah, but instead he seemed to accept what had been done. His trust in her righteous inspiration strengthened their\u00a0marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is such an important lesson on marriage, trust, faithfulness, family, and eternal love.\"TheLDSBride-013\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Elder Tuttle said, \u201cThe priesthood-led home is the loftiest spiritual unit we know.\u201d He explained how Joseph Smith said \u201cthat the destiny of the family is to live together as a family unit in the celestial glory.\u201d And finally, Elder Tuttle quoted J. Reuben Clark, who said, \u201cWhat a miracle is motherhood; how nearly infinite is mother. She fashions in her womb the most complex structure known to man. \u2026 This is wife\u2019s and mother\u2019s task and opportunity; and did she fail \u2026 then the great plan would fail and God\u2019s purposes would come to naught. \u2026 this must never change.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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As imperfect as our families are, we have examples of the ideal in our scriptures of what a family can be when love and righteousness abound.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additional General Conference Odyssey<\/a> posts:<\/p>\n

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Home is Heaven’s Construction Site<\/a>\u00a0Nathaniel Givens<\/span><\/p>\n

Family–Isn’t It about Time, and Eternity?<\/a>\u00a0G<\/span><\/p>\n

Preach in Season and Out of Season<\/a>\u00a0Daniel Ortner<\/span><\/p>\n

What makes Mormonism unique?<\/a>\u00a0Michelle Linford<\/span><\/p>\n

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