Abram Proves He is Brave

And they took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son, who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed. And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram. And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus. And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. Genesis 14:12-16

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We have seen that when Abram was concerned about his own safety he could be fearful and weak. But when the people from the area of Babylon conquered the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah, and took his nephew Lot, and his family, captive then the brave side of Abram stood out. Abram, and his friends, went to get Lot, and his family. God granted them victory and delivered everyone from Sodom and Gomorrah safe and sound. Abram was a brave and courageous man, under certain circumstances.

Prayer for Today: God, You know our fears and strengths. You know when we will stand courageous for others, and when we will turn our backs and run. Help us to stand firm for You and to do those things that are peaceful in Your sight. Help us to have victory over our own cowardice. Thank You for coming to seek us when Satan took us captive.