And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar. Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan, and Lot journeyed east. And they separated from each other. (Genesis 13:10-11 NKJV)
The soul that has taken God as its portion can afford to be generous!
As the
older man, Abraham might well have claimed the priority of choice, leaving the
rest to
It was,
therefore, in quiet confidence that the patriarch stood beside his kinsman and
watched him, as he lifted up his eyes to take and claim the fullest advantage
of his uncle's unexpected offer. When
Then, the
separation having taken place, God called His servant back to the hilltop, and
gave him all the land in a covenant for ever, and bade him pass whither he
wished over the soil, for it was all his own (Genesis 13:14-17).
Let God
choose for you! Especially, at the beginning of life or a relationship, as you
stand on its threshold and view the land, dare to follow the promptings of “His
inner voice. His call still comes ringing down the ages: "Follow Me."
"Lo, I am with you all the days!"
PRAYER
Heavenly
Father, I believe that You know just what is best for me. I can ask nothing
better than this, to be in Your care, not my own. Through Your grace, I will
follow You wherever You go. I pray it in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
God's Daily Promise
Promise #222:
I will be your security and a safe place for your children.
Proverbs 14:26 (WEB)
In the fear of Yahweh is a
secure fortress,
and he will be a refuge for
his children.
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