Gen 19:1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city….
Someday I will see Jesus face to face. I will get to talk with Him about all the things in the Bible and in life that I just don’t understand. Until that day, I will trust my gut, honed by years of church, bible study, conversation, and reflection, about what He is calling me to do in this life.
Gen 19:2 “My lords,” he said, “please turn aside to your servant’s house….”
I believe that God is love, that we are called to love God and love others. I believe that He sees all sin the same—there is no sliding scale of sins against Him. He sees anger and murder on the same level. I believe that He considers sin to be anything that separates us from Him and anything that keeps us from reaching out in love to His people. I believe that we are called to love and not to judge. Only He who is without sin is qualified to judge. I believe that He is able to look at even the one the world sees as “the worse sinner” and see His deeply loved child and that if that person would return to Him, He would welcome him back with open arms. I believe that God is love, that we are called to love God and love others.
Gen 19:3 But he insisted so strongly that they did go with him and entered his house….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for the myriad thoughts swirling in my head. Thank You for the deep rooted belief that You are calling me to love You and love Your people, without judging, without casting stones. Help me as I strive to draw closer to You, to love Your people, and to shine Your light. Amen.
Gen 19:10 But the men inside reached out and pulled Lot back into the house and shut the door.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.