Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11
Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain
of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like
the land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) So
Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the
east.
Abram gave Lot his choice, even though Lot was the
younger of the two men. And what did Lot do? Did he return Abram’s generosity
and deliberately choose the lesser of the two options? Did he give deference to
his elder and agree to Abram’s plan but insist that Abram choose first? No, he
took the best parcel of land for himself.
Of course, he did so not knowing what would happen
to that area very soon afterward. He ended up fleeing for his life, and that
without all of his cattle and possessions. His selfish choice ended up costing
him everything, even his wife.
We never know what’s ultimately going to happen
when we make our choices, but God does, and He never rewards selfishness. Even
if God had not destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, it is still Abram that He deeds
the land of Canaan to, not Lot.
How can you show deference to others in your
choices? Put others first, and watch how God puts you first.
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