Apparenly, Abram was so against the King of Sodom that he chose not to align or support him in any way. By taking a reward would be tantamount to support so Abram refused to be a part of him and his "evil" empire. The chapter starts with "after that", which to most means that some time has past between 14 and 15. Abram chose God to be his reward and the period of faith and relationship between he and God has now brought him to a new point in his life. In this instance, God chose to be the initiator and called to him in a vision. God felt that the timing of the next phase of Abram's life was ready and that came with numerous testing and interaction that prepared him for this. After all of this, he asked God for a son to carry his name and lineage. While this seems bold, it was only logical and thus the plan for eternity was set.
How often are we timid or bold when we approach the throne of God? Do our requests seem outlandish or noble? Do they mirror the will of God or of ourselves? After reading the Great House of God by Max Lucado, I am convinced that every prayer is precious to Him and He alone will sort out the selfish from the noble. It is our prayers that stoke the furnace and makes His house our home.
Prayers still for my peeps and for Irene who just went through root canal surgery yesterday. I am also praying for the ailing and the lost.
Praise for today: May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. Ps 119: 172
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