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 …
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 …
We see Abram navigating conflict between himself and Lot. Genesis 13: 5 Lot, who was traveling with Abram, had also become very wealthy with flocks of sheep and goats, herds of cattle, and many tents. 6 But the land could not support both Abram and Lot with all their flocks and herds living so close together. 7 So …
Trusting God’s leading, Abram returned to the Promised Land, which is the opposite of why he went to Egypt. Earlier, there was a famine in Caanan, and without seeking the Lord, Abram determined the best course of action was to go to Egypt, where there was food. Like many of us, Abram was on a …
Noah was trusting God in chaotic times of the flood. There had been 40 days and nights of rain, and the fountains of the deep added to the flood. Some scholars think that seismic and volcanic activity may have accompanied the flood.[1] This would make for a very chaotic ride on the ark. This was …
Fulfillment of prophecy in the Scriptures reassures us that other prophecies yet to be fulfilled will be. A prophet is a person who speaks on behalf of the Lord. Amos 3:7 Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants, the prophets.[1] In this verse, the Lord tells us He …