Genesis 14 - Rescue

Genesis 14:1-15

There was a war in the land involving 9 kings.  During the war l of the food and goods of Sodom and Gomorrah were taken by the enemy.  They also took Lot, Abram’s nephew, who lived in Sodom, and all of his belongings.  Someone who escaped the invasion went and told Abram, who then armed and trained his 318 servants and went after them.

Have you ever had to put yourself at risk to go after, or rescue a loved one?  Maybe your son, daughter, sibling, or other family member?  Sometimes we find the same person needing rescued again and again, but we keep doing it.

Do you ever wonder how God feels about having to rescue us? 

What is there in your life that you need rescued from? Addiction? Domestic Violence? 

Sometimes we are victims, like Lot, who had no control over being held captive.  Most of the time, however; we become victims of our own choices.

Genesis 14:16-24

Abram brought back all the goods that were taken, Lot and all is belongings, as well as all of the captives, and refused to keep anything offered by the king of Sodom as a reward for himself.  Melchizedek, the king of Salem, brought bread and wine and blessed Abram, for he was also a priest.

Why do you think Abram didn’t accept any of the goods for payment, or reward?