All good is from God

[Shahidat]

In doing the lesson this morning, it struck me that Abram gave his younger nephew Lot the choice of land:
“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”

As the older of the two he could have gone with the cultural norm and chosen first but Abram knew that his future success was not dependent on choice land as all prosperity and success would come from God alone whether he settled in a fertile valley or arid lands

[Florence]

Thanks for this! I love how Abram was in total control with the spiritual fact that he could not be denied of any good that God would give him. When sure of your true source of supply the fear of lack is gone and you are ready and confident to receive only the good God gives; which is all that will satisfy and truly bless.

When this example is learned the true brotherhood of man will be more visible. Individuals as well as nations will not dwell in fear, competition, injustice, selfishness and greed which motivates sinful actions to deprive another of their good! Thanks Father Abram.

[Michael]

Thank you for pointing out Abram’s trust in God! Abram’s behavior demonstrates Meekness. I have read modern definitions of meekness and they suggest a negative tone to the word, like being a doormat for others. I have also found biblical based definitions to this word that suggest a quiet form of strength.
Having a genuine trust in God, as Abram demonstrated, rules out any sense of human will and fear. There really is no need to push and claw past others in order to get some limited amount of good. Good is available everywhere, for everyone.
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength…”
Isaiah 30:15

[Michael Pupko]

When farming in New York state my family was ‘blessed’ with poor land and a short growing season. As we became more established and we joined an organization that came in and measured each cow’s production officially to help us manage our herd more efficiently, it was of interesting note that a large percentage of the top herds in two counties came from this ‘marginal’ (by material viewpoint) region. I always attributed this to the need for greater diligence needed to survive there. Now I realize that attention to detail is an attribute to become more at-one with God and that I have to develop this in my thinking far beyond what I did on the farm because my whole being depends upon God and nothing else:)

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