In the Bible, Rebekah persevered with courage as she walked on an unfamiliar path, and so can you
In Genesis 24 , the Lord instructs Abraham to find a wife for his son Isaac. After meeting Abraham’s servant and hearing why he had come, Rebekah acted immediately, leaving her home and family to marry Isaac.
As BYU-Pathway Worldwide students, you often make sacrifices, like giving up sleep or free time, to focus on your education. You know what it’s like to follow the Lord’s guidance, even when it takes you to unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people.
Choose faith and courage
When Rebekah learned the servant’s mission, she simply said, "I will go."At BYU-Pathway, you show courage and faith by leaving comfortable routines behind to pursue higher education. This can bring challenges and growing pains, but, like Rebekah, you can meet these obstacles with faith and confidence.
Minoneti Tonga, a student from Tonga, expressed, "I was about to give up, but I attended a gathering that week and we talked about perseverance. That lesson taught me about doing things despite the difficulty and the challenges I’ve faced, so I had to keep fighting for my goals."
Action vs. procrastination
Rebekah’s family was hesitant to let her leave so soon. They asked her to stay for at least 10 days, but Rebekah wasted no time and left with Abraham’s servant immediately.
“Today, I am mastering skills I once feared,” said Jacob Berry Jr. from Liberia, “Despite the struggles, my hard work and persistence have carried me forward. … This journey has taught me the value of perseverance, faith, and gratitude.”
It can be hard to find time to meet all your responsibilities. Many students have young children, busy work schedules, and demanding church callings, making it tempting to put off homework. But, like Rebekah, if you continue to put first things first, you will be blessed for it.
Blessed
When Rebekah left her family, they blessed her to become "the mother of thousands of millions."
Part of being a BYU-Pathway student means following God’s plan for you and trusting Him. Rogelio Saygo Jr. from the Philippines said, "I know that the Lord knew my situation and He was fully aware of my abilities. It is true that it is not easy to study while working but it doesn't mean that it is impossible. The Lord will make the impossible to be possible."
Pursuing higher education can be daunting at first — much like agreeing to leave your home to marry someone you’ve never met. But with faith and courage like Rebekah, you can press forward to a brighter future that will bless you and your posterity.