Lot's Choice

How many times have we seen something that looked good, heard something sounded good but it happened to be an illusion? Many times we see cartoons where someone is so thirsty. They think they see a water hole only to find out it is a mirage.

Lot, Abram’s nephew had an opportunity to choose any where to live. God had greatly blessed Abram. Lot was blessed as well. Their herds where so many that the land could not support both he and Abram. Abram told him to choose anywhere to dwell. He didn’t want strife between his herdsmen and Lot’s. The scriptures says in Genesis 13:10 - 11 . . And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
11 So Lot chose for himself all the Jordan Valley, and Lot journeyed

We all know the old adage that . . . . Everything that glitters isn’t gold. Lot looked at the appearance with his natural sight instead of weighing the matter by the spirit, inquiring of God. Scripture clearly states that we are to walk by the spirit so we won’t fulfill the lust of our flesh.

What choice is before you today? Lot chose the natural way, by sight. Are you going to acknowledge the Lord in all your ways so he can direct your path? Everything we endeavor to do a choice must be made. The Word of God is our guide. In Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. God has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth. Instead of being led by the natural resources God has given, he wants us to be led by the spirit of truth within us. God has made us to be led by His Spirit. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Roman 8:14.

Many times we make decisions because they seem good. Why not allow the Lord to give you the direction you need so there will not have to be a “Do Over”.

Lot’s choice landed him in Sodom square. Little did Lot know the perversion that went on there. When God sent angel’s to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of the cities Lot was dwelling in a place he should not have been. In 2 Peter 2:7 - 8 it reads . . . . and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked
8 (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds).

The choices we make can put us in places we don’t need or want to be. Before making your choice remember Lot. Weigh the matter and ask God to show you what His choice is for you.

Have you ever been to a place where you wish, if I only knew?  You do have the right to inquire of the Lord and ask for His guidance and direction before planning your own way. Choose God’s choice instead of yours. He always leads us to a place of rest.