Saturday, 15th March 2008
In Gen 13, we discover a characteristic of Abram that is noble and worthy of mention.
When his herdsmen and the herdsmen of Lot, his nephew started to quarrel because the land could not support them, they decided it would be in the best interest of everyone for them to go their separate ways.
As Lot's elder, Abram had every right to choose what he wanted for his own and leave the remainder to his nephew. Instead, he allowed Lot to make the first choice! That was indeed a most gentlemanly gesture on his part.
We are told in Gen 13:10 that Lot saw that "the whole plain of Jordan was well-watered", so he chose what he thought was the better lot and portion for himself, leaving the seemingly lousier lot and portion to his uncle.
Well, it turns out that Lot chose the area known as Sodom and Gomorrah and what Abram ended up with was Canaan! We will find out later on in Gen 19 that Lot would end up losing everything that he had.
So what application does it have for us today? Sometimes, we do not need to insist on our own rights if we know who we are in Christ. Even though the people of the world may seem to be getting the better deal, God knows the true intents of our hearts. And in due time, we may realise that what we have "ended up with" is in fact Canaan, while what the world strive and fight for are Sodoms and Gomorrahs.
Those who trust in the Lord will never be put to shame! Amen?
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