Genesis 13:1 So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him.
Today’s scripture finds Abram right back where he started–wealthier, but having disobeyed God and been rebuked by an ungodly king. I wonder what he was thinking, feeling. Did he learn anything about trust and obedience to God from the experience?
Genesis 13:2 Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.
One thing that sticks out to me is that God doesn’t revoke His blessings for Abram. He doesn’t change His mind about using Abram’s line to bring forth His holy Son. He doesn’t say, “You know what? Never mind. You don’t listen, and you make terrible choices, and you royally screwed this up, so I’m not using you.” I could learn a lesson there.
Genesis 13:3 From the Negev he went from place to place until he came to Bethel, to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had been earlier
Precious Savior, Thank You that You aren’t rash and fickle and petty like humans can be. Thank You that, just because we mess up–even when we mess up big time–You don’t write us off, cut us off, deny us Your love, grace, and blessings. Help us to extend grace to each other as You extend grace to us. Amen.
Genesis 13:4 and where he had first built an altar. There Abram called on the name of the Lord.
Have a blessed day.