“When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan.”           Genesis 14:14 NIV

Courageous faith leads to caring. Abram was moved by the fact that Lot, had been taken captive and enslaved. Physically, Lot was like a son to Abram, for Abram had reared him since childhood; but spiritually, Lot was a spiritual brother to Abram. When a brother or sister is enslaved by some enemy, we are called to rise to help free them, no matter how great the opposition. This was exactly what Abram did. Abram could have found many reasons why he should not help Lot. Lot had done a terrible wrong against Abram. He had acted with greed and selfishly usurped Abram’s rights to the best land. Lot had taken the best land for himself. Abram could have allowed harsh feelings to develop against Lot for having wronged him. Lot was worldly, attracted by the bright lights, pleasures, and possessions offered by the ungodly of the cities. Abram could have responded by saying that Lot was getting what he deserved, that God’s judgment was falling upon Lot because of his worldliness. Lot had been captured by a strong enemy. But Abram refused to fall back upon these excuses. He did not even consider them. When he heard that Lot was taken captive, he immediately acted. He arose and went to rescue Lot from his enslavement. Scripture is clear. No matter what the enslavement is, we are to be courageous. We are to do all we can, in the power of the Holy Spirit to free those who have been enslaved.

PRAYER THOUGHT

Thank You Lord for empowering us to set the captives free.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Thank You Lord, for empowering us with Your Holy Spirit, giving us courageous faith, to set the captives free. AMEN

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

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