Genesis 13:10-11
“And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere.., as the garden of the Lord. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan… and they separated themselves the one from the other.”
What of Today’s Verse…
The soul that has taken God as its portion can afford to be generous!
As the older man, Abraham might well have claimed the priority of choice, leaving the rest to Lot; but he was quite content to waive his rights, since his Almighty Friend had fixed the place which he was destined to receive for his inheritance. Let Lot choose as he might, he could not obtain an inch of the land which God had included in His Divine purpose for His faithful and obedient servant. “Wait on the Lord, and keep His way, and He shall exalt thee to inherit the land.”
It was, therefore, in quiet confidence that the Patriarch stood beside his kinsman and watched him, as he lifted up his eyes to take and claim the fullest advantage of his uncle’s unexpected offer. When Lot chose for himself the Plain of Sodom, which was well watered everywhere and lovely as Paradise itself, Abraham acquiesced in the choice with unperturbed equanimity. Looking into the face of God, he said in effect: “Thou art the portion of mine inheritance; Thou maintain my lot; the lines are fallen to me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”
Then–the separation having taken place–God called His servant back to the hill-top, and gave him all the land in a covenant forever, and bade him pass whither he wished over the soil, for it was all his own.
Let God choose for you! Especially, at the beginning of life, as you stand on its threshold and view the land, dare to follow the promptings of “His inner Voice. His Call still comes ringing down the ages: “Follow Me.” “Lo, I am with you all the days!”
Let us Pray:
O God, I believe that Thou know just what is best for me. I can ask nothing better than this, to be Thy care, not my own. Through Thy grace, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou go. Amen.
Today’s Scripture Inspirations
Mark 6:1-13
Jesus left and went to his hometown. His disciples followed him. When the day of worship came, he began to teach in the synagogue. He amazed many who heard him. They asked, “Where did this man get these ideas? Who gave him this kind of wisdom and the ability to do such great miracles? Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?”
So they took offense at him.
But Jesus told them, “The only place a prophet isn’t honoured is in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own house.” Jesus couldn’t work any miracles there except to lay his hands on a few sick people and cure them. Their unbelief amazed him.
Then Jesus went around to the villages and taught. He called the twelve apostles, sent them out two by two, and gave them authority over evil spirits. He instructed them to take nothing along on the trip except a walking stick. They were not to take any food, a travelling bag, or money in their pockets. They could wear sandals but could not take along a change of clothes.
Jesus said to them, “Whenever you go into a home, stay there until you’re ready to leave that place. Wherever people don’t welcome you or listen to you, leave and shake the dust from your feet as a warning to them.”
So the apostles went and told people that they should turn to God and change the way they think and act. They also forced many demons out of people and poured oil on many who were sick to cure them.
