The opportunity to sit with uncertainty…. (devo reflection)

Gen 14:12 They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom.
Like most people, I don’t enjoy not understanding. And Gen 14 has me a bit perplexed. The passage and commentary both feel much more like history lessons than life lessons. I’m still trying to figure out that epiphany of “THERE’S the nugget of truth God wants me to reflect on.” That’s not to say it’s not a fascinating passage. There’s much here that it is of interest, including our first look at Melchizedek. It’s just to say I don’t FEEL that strong sense of “here is where God’s leading me.”
Gen 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was a priest of God Most High….
And perhaps that lack of epiphany is the point. Sometimes the only thing to do is the next right thing. (I can’t take credit for that phrase. I read it in a blog post once.) That seems to be what Abram is doing here. Abram, who had trouble in the beginning being wholly obedient to God, seems to have gotten himself together. He rescues his nephew. He receives a blessing from Melchizedek. He refuses the spoils offered by the king of Sodom so he can stay true to his oath to God. He is being faithful.
Gen 14:19 … “Blessed be Abram by God Most High….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for the opportunity to sit with uncertainty, which You know is so hard for me. Thank You for the blazing epiphanies and the subtle insights You have shared during this journey through Genesis. Help me to keep leaning into You as I study Your word. Draw me closer. Amen.
Gen 14:22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the LORD, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth….”
Have a blessed day.