Looks Can Be Deceiving

Looks Can Be Deceiving

There’s something interesting happening in this chapter of Genesis. We see the humility of Abram on display while in Lot we see how easy looks can deceive us. Both men have become so wealthy that it is not feasible for them to live in the same area any longer. Abram gives Lot first choice on which way to go. Abram will then go in the opposite direction. 

Lot uses his eyes to choose. He sees a place that looks amazing. So that’s where he goes. If you know the story of Lot, you’ve probably heard of the city of Sodom and its fate. You may even know the fate of Lot’s wife. But did you realize that Lot had a choice in where he would pitch his tent and he chose what looked pleasing to the eyes?

Humility must guide our choices. Seeking guidance from the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit must guide us. How can we be in the right place if we never ask God where to go?

Let’s take a lesson from this chapter. As we seek God and His presence and purpose, we will always find ourselves in the right place. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Genesis 13:11-13

11 So Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the east. The two men parted company: 12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. 13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord.

Today’s Reading:

Genesis 13