Stepping up for Lot

The last time I posted I posted about Abram and Lot separating, read it here.

Now, I’ve also come to realize something. Even though Lot and Abram pitched their tents in two totally opposite directions, there were still some clear connections between the Abram and Lot.

In Genesis 14, we see another instance where we can learn from the character of Abram. Even though he’s settled in his place, when Abram hears of his nephew Lot’s capture, he jumps to immediate action.

While separations are a reality, our response to those whom we have withdrawn from, should still have a place in our hearts and minds and cause us to intercede (fill in the Gap) for them when they need it.

Parties Parting

Abraham’s separation with Lot is one that gives us a good example of how separations should happen.

Abraham was a rich guy; going to Egypt had made him quite wealthy. He even picked up a concubine who would later bear him a son. But it’s interesting how when you go somewhere with someone and you come back with your eye’s full, there always seems to be difficulties. When I say that Abraham and Lot’s eyes were full, I mean this; they both clearly understood what their values were. They had amassed many possessions. So much it caused division in the camp.

But look at Abraham’s proactive response. “Let there be no strife between you and me”. best way to avoid strife is to part ways. No fighting, just “you take that, and I’ll take this”. Looks like a good example to me. Abraham is magnanimous.

It Was Only a Matter of Time

Yeah, that’s right; I guess I have no choice but to come out of the closet. Everybody else’s laundry is being aired out, why not mine?

I’ve been trying to hide it for so long. But this article from last Saturday just put me over the top. This is a monkey that I’ve had on my back for far too long. Yeah I tried to hide it but somehow people just found out. In a way I’m glad, no more acting, and no more charades. Now I get to live the way that God made me to be. Is there something wrong with that?

I’m sorry you had to find out this way Mom. The Toronto sun is a very popular news paper, but I just never wanted to hurt you. It’s not your fault, I mean with the exception of letting me buy “Dance mix 92”; you did the best you could. I always tried to be who I thought you wanted me to be, but enough is enough! In grade 10 when I got that 92% in Geography, I had to go against all of my natural tendencies or when I experimented with post secondary education, I did it without even thinking? I can’t help it if I like the smell of skunk cabbage, I can’t help it if I think Rachael Hunter looks like a man, I can’t help it if I think of Doritos when I hear the song “Macho man”. That’s just who I am.

Oh this feels so good. I don’t have to hide anymore, no more getting gas from the nearest reasonable gas station, I’m going to drive across town even if it is only point 2 cents difference in price, no more giving the right of way at a four way stop, no more having to stop myself from diving in the shallow end. Oh no, I’m an idiot and I’m proud of it. Can’t you just accept me for who I really am; can’t you just love me despite of all of this, besides, I’m not hurting anyone.


David J Miller