Genesis 24:31
And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels. And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
The greeting is a gracious welcome to Abraham's servant as he carries out the arrangements for Isaac's marriage, addressing him as one blessed by the Lord and urging him not to remain outside but to come indoors, because the house has been prepared and room has been made even for the camels. The verse belongs to the account of Abraham arranging Isaac's marriage. As part of that account it illustrates the parental responsibility to guide children's affections toward companions judged suitable rather than leaving them unguided, and to teach respect for parental authority. Abraham's course in this matter rebukes parents who fail to give such guidance.
The same account presents Isaac as an example for children who profess to fear God, in that he submitted to having his father's servant choose a wife for him, trusted God to direct the choice, and thereby honored parental guidance. His trust involved confidence in his father's God-fearing and experienced servant and made the choice a matter for prayer. The words of the welcome serve as a personal response to Jesus when He stands outside and knocks at the heart's door, calling the hearer to invite Him indoors rather than leave Him outside.
Welcoming Him in this way means receiving fellowship with Him. It means sharing a meal with Him. It means receiving His love, grace, salvation, and righteousness. Welcoming Him as a heavenly guest to enter and be present means being willing to learn from Him, follow His way, and do His will.