“However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”—the things God has prepared for those who love him— these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).
A funny thing happened. Abraham and Lot had accumulated vast herds of cattle, so much that their herdsmen started quarreling amongst each other. “Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. But the land could not support them while they stayed together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to stay together. And quarreling arose between Abram’s herders and Lot’s” ( Genesis 13:5-7).
To solve this quandary, the brothers decided to split. “So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left” ( vv 8-9). Lot was given fast choice. He, “looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord … So Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the east” ( vv 10-11).
Happy that he had the better part, Lot moved on leaving Abraham to what seemed like an inferior possession. This is not what it turned out to be. “The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, “Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever” ( vv 14-15).
Abraham’s good fortune was that the Lord chose for him. He personally could not have imagined the treasure that he was about to behold. This important on two counts. Sometimes what appears a loss, is actually gain. Then also we need to see things through the Lord’s eyes, for our vision is so limited.
If we rely on only our perception of events alone, there we go like Lot had that he had the best portion. This is why we must always pray for the Lord to open our eyes, to all situations, which He can clearly see through.
Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven an earth, today I pray that you open my eyes to all situations, revealing to me the truth within, even where I see nothing, but for your grace, this I pray in Jesus’s name.
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21/05/2024 - 22/05/2024 All day“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare” (Proverbs 24-26)
Anyone who has taken a long walk through dark forested woods knows the fear and trepidation of suddenly coming face to face with some dreadful creature stirring from nowhere. Hence, one walks gingerly, with his sixth senses fully alert.
In life, there are also those situations where we too can find ourselves fearful of the worst, a terror suddenly unleashed upon us by some nemesis, just as we had lowered our guard. Yes, some evil was waiting for the right time to knock us down.
In our verse today we see here some of the blessings of placing our confidence in the Lord. People tend to lose sleep when there is something there are most anxious of, especially when there are uncertain of the outcome. Also, there are certain job situations where in a rat chase one has no idea of the next move of his competition, and is ever fearful of a wicked surprise. When we walk with the Lord, we are at peace because it is not much of the circumstances around us that determine our fate. But it is His protection.
Our lives are much like how pilots enjoy a panoramic view of all that is below. For the traveler who has not that vantage view there can be that anxiety especially once caught in the thick of the jungle. But then by looking up to God who knows and sees everything hovering over us, why worry! This is why Paul writes, “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:7).
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I pray that your peace may abound upon me in whatever situation I face as I know you are in supreme control.
