The Garden Of The Lord

"Isn't the whole land in front of you? Let's separate. If you go to the left, I'll go to the right. If you go to the right, I'll go to the left."

Lot looked up. He saw that the whole Jordan River valley had plenty of water. It was like the garden of the Lord. It was like the land of Egypt near Zoar. That was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.

So Lot chose the whole Jordan River valley for himself. Then he started out toward the east.

The two men separated. Abram lived in the land of Canaan. Lot lived among the cities of the Jordan River valley. He set up his tents near Sodom.

The men of Sodom were evil. They were sinning greatly against the Lord.

Genesis 13:9-13

We may have secret longings too deep to utter to others – perhaps for marriage, or a work or ministry we would like to perform, or a special place to serve. We must put each desire in God’s hands and pray. Ask the Lord to choose for you, and then follow His lead.

The plain of Jordan, with its rich soil and copious water supply, looked best to Lot. But the land was polluted with wickedness.

It is always the best course for us to let God choose and to follow His direction, knowing as we do that all our heavenly Father’s choices are prompted by infinite wisdom and love.

Commitment comes when we want God’s will more than our own way.

Our Daily Bread – May 5, 2010