In chapter 13 we are reminded that prosperity does not just come by way of reciprocity of financial gifts but by being a peace maker. Our material wealth is tethered to righteousness and an unrelenting faith in God. Abram new that his financial success was not dependent on natural circumstances but rather a super-natural God!
318 is a favorite number for us at City Life. We use this number to challenge people to get involved in ministry. Abram needed all his trained men to join in the fight and that with God's sovereign intervention, not even the armies of four kings could overcome them. Evil is just as pervasive in our cities today as was in the days of Abram. We too have the promise of God's sovereignty working on our behalf to evangelize our communities. The only remaining question is whether or not our "318" will join in the struggle. Every person has been gifted by God with a unique ability to complete the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12)...you have been divinely "trained!" Will you add your name to one of Abram's house today, your local church, and rescue the Lot held captive by evil in your community?
Our reading wraps up today with an astounding prophetic statement, the prediction of the 400 year captivity of the many descendants of Abram, who by the way, at the time of the prophecy, still had no children! See if you can find in the book of Exodus where this prophecy is said to have been fulfilled, specifically the 400 years.
Godspeed in 2010!
Pastor Fred
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