Meyer · Genesis · Day 20
Abram at Hebron; Lot Taken Captive
Genesis 13:14—14:12
Lot lifted up his eyes for himself, but when the last of Lot’s followers had streamed out of the camp, God bade Abram lift up his eyes, not to choose, but to behold what God had chosen for him. He must first estimate his possessions, and then enjoy them. Let us count up our treasures in Christ, and use them. Lot grasped at and lost his all. Abram left and inherited all. Notice how prodigal God’s provision 1s. Al mu ie mand ler aacaa sw Ol meUCT = auruneraSeune: oust
. . the length and breadth.” It was a far ery from the valley of the Euphrates to Sodom, and the little confederate kings dared to rebel against. Chedorlaomer, who swept over their lands like a sirocco, and marched up the valley of the Jordan, laden with booty, and carrying Lot. You cannot have the sweets of the world and miss its bitters. The path of separation is the only way of safety and peace!
F. B. Meyer, Through the Bible Day by Day (1914–1918). Public domain.