Abraham and Lot

Today I awoke early in the morning as usual to pray and then study or read, really read the Word of God. Must I say that there is nothing like meeting with the LORD early in the morning and then having the text come alive in its multiple dimensions. It wasn't always like this for me and I figured that I should write to you about my spiritual life or walk with God, which is a daily decision. This way I can also be held accountable in finishing reading the Bible cover to cover which I have not done yet. Yes I said it! I am a Christian and I have not read the Bible cover to cover yet! But I am willing to change this. As I read God's Word I kid you not I am transformed, convicted of my wrongs (attitudes, behaviors, etc), and I really to learn more about who God is and His character. I was challenged last week and daily to go deeper in God and it is certainly very rewarding once anyone decides that. To seek Him wholeheartedly is the goal, then one will indeed find Him as He promised they would. I can confirm that.

So what blew me away the most was the distinct characters of Abraham and Lot. Even though they were brothers, they couldn't be further apart. And let me just say here I do not have a degree in Theology, nor did I attend Bible College but I believe in the inner guidance of the Holy Spirit which has made my Bible study exciting and effective. In Genesis 19, I was intrigued when I read about Lot's wife who looked back and was destroyed. There are times when I have looked back and or stayed in the same spot and was destroyed in a symbolic sense. The contrast was clear Abraham was obedient but Lot LINGERED; he was slow in moving, reluctant, afraid, hesitant and so on. This obedience issue rings true even in me because I do not always obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit even though I know God like Lot did. What is interesting is that regardless of this, God still has compassion on Lot and He is merciful towards him. He is a loving God indeed but I also learned that He is a God of justice.