The world teaches us to scratch, claw and climb our way to the top. Step on anyone who gets in the way!
God’s ways are so different. He calls us to be the servant of all. We are to think more highly of others! Die to ourselves!
Abram and Lot needed to go their separate ways. Sometimes it’s like that with those we love.
Abram was God’s chosen…He was the heir of the promise. He was the one who stepped out in obedience when God first told him to go to this new land. Lot was just tagging along! Abram had every right to give Lot the leftovers. But instead, as a reflection of God’s character, he allowed Lot to have the first choice.
No strings attached!
Lot took a look around and then selfishly chose the well-watered, fertile plains of the Jordan Valley. It was like the garden of the LORD!
Abram trusted so well that God would provide for him and for his family that he was able to sacrificially give up the "best."
Only then did God say to Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every direction. I am going to give all this land to you and your offspring as a permanent possession. And I am going to give you so many descendants that, like dust, they cannot be counted! Take a walk in every direction and explore the new possessions I am giving you.”
WOW!!!!!! The very Promise Land was given to Abram right after this sacrificial act of kindness! Abram didn’t have to look out for number one or stab someone in the back to get what he thought he deserved. What if Lot had chosen the Promise Land? Abram trusted God!!!!
I want to be like Abram! I don’t want to be stingy! I want to give the best that I have to others. I want to choose the smaller piece. I want to serve.
Are you clinging to something that you think you deserve? Something that gives you significance or that you think will bring happiness?
Let it go!
You may turn around and find that you are standing in your Promise Land!!!
If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for Me, you will find true life. Matthew 16:25
My destiny does not rest in man’s hands!! Thank You, Jesus!! You command my destiny!