Here we see Abram, still childless and living in the land Canaan. He nephew Lot was residing in the city of Sodom when Sodom and Gomorrah where over thrown by invading kingdoms. Abrams responds by taking swift action to rescue Lot by joining with neighbouring kingdoms. At conclusion, Abram gives some of the bounty to the king of Salem, a God fearing man, but takes nothing from the king of Sodom. The Lord had previously told Abram to take nothing from this kingdom, so that all the glory of Abram's material blessings would go to God.
Here we see that God is further establishing Abram in the promised land. He is warrior to be reckoned with. I would imagine that this event with helped confirm in the mind of Abram the promise, even as he waited for the promised child. Reading gives me hope that God will continue to affirm His calling on my life as I wait for the doors to open.
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