“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.” Genesis 13:6 NIV
It seems that Lot stays with Abram for he senses his need for the strength of the man of faith. Lot feels his weakness to act upon his own faith. There are so many like this. If things are a bit difficult, they lean hard upon their Abram, whoever or whatever it may be. But there is one kind of test that this type of Christian cannot stand, the test of prosperity, when all goes well. Material prosperity, especially, will always show up the Lots in our midst. We read here that when their possessions were so great they could no longer dwell together strife came between them. Today, we would call this a conflict of interests. There are many parallels to this in modern life. Two individuals, for instance, who are partners in business, both Christians. For the stronger of the two, the one of faith, this business exists for only one purpose: to benefit the work of God. The other partner goes along with this and agrees that this is a worthy basis for the business. But prosperity comes! The second person raises their standard of living and gets their eyes on the material things of life. When that happens, there is only one thing to do. As with Lot and Abram, there comes a time for a dividing of the ways, and it is the person of faith who takes the initiative. May we keep our eyes on the call of our Lord in days of prosperity.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, teach us to be wise and faithful in those times of prosperity.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, may we remain faithful and true to Your call upon our lives in those times of prosperity, so our witness remains true to You. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Jeremiah 32:6-15
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