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THE NEED FOR COURAGEOUS FAITH

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“All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Dead Sea Valley). For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.”       Genesis 14:3,4 NIV

 

There are earlier references and pictures of ancient men fighting in battle long before Abram’s day, but this war is the first written description of an actual battle between opposing kings and nations. Chedorlaomer is the chief of the invading kings. Historically, he is identified as the Elamite dictator, from the land east of Persia, which is now known as West Pakistan. He came with his satellite kings against the confederacy of five kings from the cities of the plain. His coming represents one side of the world in which we live. A power to harass and enslave, and to remove all freedom. The other is Sodom, a picture of the world in its lust for sensual pleasures. These forces are often found opposed in history. They arise out of the fallen nature of humanity. One is a desire for material gain, economic advancement, luxury, ease, and sensual pleasure. The other is sheer naked tyranny, threatening the very physical existence of others. This is exactly what confronted the cities of the plain, and Lot especially as he now dwelt in Sodom. Lot is enmeshed in the blind commercialism of Sodom. Now he is threatened by a circumstance that would deprive him of his basic freedom. However, the purpose of this account is not to record the facts of a particular war for history. The purpose is to show the courage of Abram and his faith, as he responded to this situation.

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, give us courageous faith as we face the battles of life.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, as we face the battles of life, thank You that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but the power of Your Holy Spirit, Your love in our hearts and a sound mind. AMEN

 

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Luke 12:35-48

 

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