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:
o He selfishly chose the best of the land God gave Abraham (Genesis 13:10-11).
o He moved his tents to Sodom where the men were exceedingly wicked (Genesis 13:12-13).
o Abraham went to war against five kings in order to save him
(Genesis 14:14-16).
o Abraham begged God not to destroy wicked Sodom where Lot lived
(Genesis 18:23-33).
o Lot was willing to sacrifice his two virgin daughters to evil men to protect his two male guests (vs. 4-8).
o His future sons-in-law thought he was a joke (v. 14).
o He hesitated when the LORD provided a way of escape (v. 16).
o He argued with God about His place of provision for his family (vs. 19-20).
o God showed Lot compassion, magnifying His lovingkindness towards him (vs. 16, 19).
Why didn’t God destroy Lot with the wicked people in Sodom? He certainly did not deserve to be saved. He was a mess!
God had a covenant relationship with Abraham and because Lot had a relationship with Abraham, God saved Lot.
If you are a Christian, Lot’s story is your story. You received lovingkindness because you have a relationship with Jesus, and God always remembers Jesus and what He did for you on the cross.
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
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