Assisting someone who hurt you can bring healing as we see the other person through the lens of Christ. When someone hurts us, it is a two-pronged attack by the enemy. The first part of the attack is the wounding, and the second is far more deceptive and consequential. This is the temptation to become …
Abram was a man of peace, but he had also made Godly preparations for an emergency. Genesis 14: 13 But one of Lot’s men escaped and reported everything to Abram the Hebrew, who was living near the oak grove belonging to Mamre the Amorite. Mamre and his relatives, Eshcol and Aner, were Abram’s allies. 14 When Abram …
The hand of God in our lives is often evident as we reflect on our life’s journey because He is the Divine Intruder. If you have come to faith in Jesus as your Savior, it is because of the work of the Holy Spirit. Others have experienced prompts by the Holy Spirit that supernaturally guide …
The consequences of worldly decisions eventually catch up with us and can have far-reaching effects. When we are on the wrong path, we often listen to the wrong voices, such as popular culture or friends who are also on the wrong path. Nobody wakes up and says, “I want to head down the wrong road.” …
When we take faithful steps into the unknown, our confidence is in the faithful hand of God that guides us, not our destination. When Abram allowed Lot to pick what land he wanted for his flocks and herds, he trusted the Lord would work everything out. Moved by the rich plains of the Jordan Valley, …
Trusting in God’s promises leads to a life of blessings and fulfillment. This is far beyond our vision, just as He promised to Abram. As our story unfolds, Abram gives Lot the choice of land. Lot takes the more prosperous land for his herds and flocks. Most of us may have been disappointed if we …
We see the power of decisions as Abram and Lot faced pivotal decisions regarding their land. They needed to separate to have enough land for all their livestock. Abram graciously allowed Lot to choose first, leading to Lot’s choice of the fertile plains of Jordan, while Abraham remained in the less desirable land of Canaan. …
Seeing beyond the surface requires looking at life through God’s lens as the Holy Spirit leads us. The land could not support the large flocks of sheep, goats, and cattle owned by Abram and Lot, so we see them go in different directions. Genesis 13:10 Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the …
Today’s story shows the power of generosity. Genesis 13: 8 Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives! 9 The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If …