When Abram moved to the land of Canaan, he nephew Lot, along with all of his family, had gone with him. Chapter 13 Abram and Lot begin to quarrel. This issue is resolved with Abram shows Lot the land and allows Lot to choose where he and his family will settle. Lot chooses the lusher land, which also happens to be near cities known for sin. After the separation, God shows Abram the extent of the land that is promised to him and the generations that follow.
Previously, when I have read this passage or heard messages on this passage, the focus has been on Abram's response to Lot. This is held as an example of generosity. While this may be true, in light of the focus on why God gives us a call and asks to wait, I would like to focus on something else. Abram have felt disappointed with the whole affair, after all, he received the promise, not Lot. It may have felt as another sign that God's promise was not going to pass in his life. Yet, God used this time as a chance to show in the boundaries of the future kingdom. God affirmed the call on Abram's life.
What I am taking away is to continue to focus on serving God, even in the mundane. To bring peace to my family. I keep praying that one day the pieces will makes sense.
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