“Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.”             Genesis 13:5 NIV

We have been reading of this man, Lot, all through the story of Abram. He was Abram’s nephew, and he came with him out of the land of Ur. The whole story of this man is told in one brief phrase in verse 5, “Lot, who went with Abram.” That sums up Lot’s whole life. He went with Abram! Wherever Abram was, Lot was. When Abram stopped, Lot stopped. “With Abram” – that is all that can be said of him. Many of the commentators seem to feel it was wrong for Abram to take Lot with him out of the land of Ur. There is no doubt he was a continual weight around his neck. But Scripture never implies that it was wrong to bring Lot along. Lot evidently responded when God spoke to Abram and called him to go out into a land which would be shown him. Lot wanted to go along, and Abram, wishing to help him, agreed. The trouble is not with Abram, but with Lot. Lot seems to be a picture of those Christians who depend upon others for faith and inspiration to act. There are many Lots around. They never seem to learn to walk alone with God but lean on another’s faith for strength. When Abram’s faith failed, Lot’s faith failed. Lot just leans on Abram all the way. Lot clearly symbolises a second-hand Christian. One who leans on another Christian in their faith. Never learning to walk their own walk of faith with the Lord. Their faith is genuine nevertheless they depend wholly upon another Christian for the effectiveness of their service.

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, teach us to walk with others yet in dependence upon You.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, may we not be second-hand Christians, but walk in dependence upon You as we serve You with others alongside us. AMEN

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

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