Genesis 19 - Praying God's Word

Please read Genesis 19.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/gen/19/1/s_19001

Meditate on this phrase from verse 29.

God remembered Abraham

and sent Lot out of the midst of the overflow.

Here are some facts about Lot:

            *He selfishly chose the best of the land God gave to Abraham

(Genesis 13:10-11).

             *He moved his tents to Sodom where the men were exceedingly wicked and

            sinners against the LORD (Genesis 13:12-13).

            *Abraham went to war against five kings in order to save him

 (Genesis 14:14-16).

*Abraham begged God not to destroy wicked Sodom where Lot lived

(Genesis 18:23-33).

*Lot was willing to sacrifice his two virgin daughters to evil men to protect his two male guests (Genesis 19:4-8).

*His future sons-in-law did not respect him and thought he was a joke (Genesis 19:14).

*He hesitated when the LORD provided a way of escape (Genesis 19:16).

*He was afraid and argued with God about His place of provision for his family (Genesis 19:19-20).

*God showed Lot compassion and magnified His lovingkindness towards him (Genesis 19:16, 19).


Why? Why didn’t God destroy Lot with the wicked people in Sodom? From his list of accomplishments, he certainly did not deserve to be saved. He was a mess!

God remembered Abraham. God had a covenant relationship with Abraham and because Lot had a relationship with Abraham, God saved Lot.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His
great love

 with which He loved us,
even when we were dead in our transgressions,


made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him

 in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,
so that in the ages to come

He might show
the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness

 toward us in Christ Jesus.
For by grace you have been saved ...

 —Ephesians 2:4-8

If you are a Christian, Lot’s story is your story. You received lovingkindness magnified because you have a relationship with Jesus, and God always remembers Jesus and what He did for you on the cross. You are not destroyed because when God looks at you, He sees His Son. Throughout this Christmas season, thank God for saving you from the midst of your overflow of sin.

As a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7), pray Genesis 19:16, 19, and 29 over those who are hesitating in their decision to follow Christ.

“LORD, ___________ is hesitant.
Please let your compassion be upon them.

Seize them; bring them out of their sinful place.

 Let them find favor in Your sight.

 Magnify Your lovingkindness toward them.

 Please save their life!


God, remember them
and send them

 out of the midst of the overflow of the consequences of their sin.


For Your name’s sake, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell