Yes! You First. D29092021

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Yes! You First.

“Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right...” — Genesis 13:9

Abraham had mentored Lot for years. Their families and herdsmen have been living under one roof then suddenly tensions in relationships arise. The local grazing land could not support both of their herds. Their herdsmen argued and got on each other’s nerves. They needed more space.

Abraham could have sided with his men against Lot or told Lot to know his place, but instead, he valued their relationship over the petty details of disagreements. Abraham wanted to bless Lot and put tension out of their relationship.

Abraham loved Lot enough to allow him to take the best land. He was not concerned with having the best for himself but was willing to let Lot make the first choice. He would accept whatever was leftover. Rather than wrangling, Abraham trusted God to take care of him and provide for his needs. He demonstrated to Lot that he cared about him. Abraham showed Lot that their relationship was more important than arguing over material things and selfish desires. John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

God wants us to prioritize showing that building and upholding the right relationships in love are more important than material things and selfish desires.?

PRAYER

Lord, help me to prioritize building & upholding right relationships in love & not material things and selfish desires. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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