I wonder if Lot asked the same way as he walked away from smoldering Sodom. I wonder if he reflected on the events that had left him wife-less and homeless. How did this nephew of Abram (who had been rescued once before, by the way) end up in this situation where he barely escaped utter destruction? If we look closely at Lot’s journey, we can see a progression: He encamped near Sodom (Gen 13:10-13). He lived in Sodom (Gen 14:12). He became a leader of Sodom (Gen 19:1). I would wager that Lot wished he could go back and reverse his choice to live near the infamously wicked city of Sodom. At the time Lot had reasoned his decision— anyone in their right mind would choose a lush, well-watered plain over one that is rocky and arid. If I look closely at my own journey, I recognize a similar pattern... Read the full devotional at www.rootedmoms.com.
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