In Genesis 13, Abram and Lot had outgrown the land they shared. Their herds were large, and their herdsmen were contending with one another. Abram understood that contention would only lead to trouble. With wisdom and humility, he gave Lot the first choice of land and trusted that the Lord would provide wherever he ended up.
Lot chose the well-watered plains of Sodom and pitched his tent toward the city. We know this doesn’t end well for him. Sodom was a worldly place, and though Lot wasn’t living in the city yet, he was always looking toward it.
I’ve been listening to podcasts that teach we can find Jesus Christ in every story in scripture. Since this story hasn’t fully unfolded yet, I asked myself: what do I see now? Can I pretend I don’t know the ending? Not really. Lot was drawn to what looked easier and more prosperous. Abram trusted God. He knew he would be cared for no matter where he went.
The application to my own life feels clear. When I have made righteous choices and done what the Lord has asked of me, I have always been taken care of. There have been many crossroads in my life, moments when decisions mattered deeply. Again and again, Jesus has been the answer.
What is Heavenly Father teaching me here? Perhaps it’s a reminder that I don’t know the end of my story. But I do know this: when I include the Lord in my decisions and follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost, the path forward is always a tender mercy. Sometimes I don’t see the Lord’s hand until I reach the end of a chapter of my life—but I am confident He is there.
Each day, I see His hand in my life. I feel His love. I recognize His blessings.
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