Genesis 19:15-16 - When the morning
dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, “Arise, take your wife and your
two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the
city.” And while he lingered, the men took hold of his
hand, his wife’s hand, and the hands of his two daughters, the Lord being
merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city.
The angels followed God’s command and went to see for themselves
the condition of Lot’s chosen town. The angels saw and heard first-hand the evil
that was there….first thing in the morning hurrying Lot to leave before it was
too late. They physically took his hand and led him out in the end…Lot
lingering way too long before following their instructions.
It’s a sad story to write about on Christmas day…but a great
reminder of two things for me. First…God will take our hand and lead us where
we need to be...if we let him. I can’t
imagine why Lot lingered in this town.
God had to take him by the hand to keep his promise to Abraham. The second is a truth that many refuse to
accept. Christ came as a baby to save
the world. We celebrate this truth each year on this day. But we never need to forget the end of the
story. Those that do not accept Christ
will suffer destruction by fire like these towns. Their only chance is if one
of us becomes their angel…and takes them by the hand … leading them to the truth.
Father...thank you for the reminder that the plan you
started in motion so long ago with your son has an ending. Forgive me for the
times that I fail to be that angel who takes the lost by the hand and show them
the way to be saved. Help me to learn to be courageous and brave. Help me to study and memorize the plan you outlined
for us in your Bible. Give my spirit a nudge…and place the perfect words in my
mouth each time I am near someone who is lost…so they will have a chance to
hear the gospel and believe in you. Amen.
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