Notice on a slight format change:

Except for July 2012, these are mostly a collection of current devotional notes.

July 2012 is a re-write of old quiet times. My second child was born Nov 11, 1987 with multiple birth defects. I've been re-reading my QT notes from that time in my life, and have included them here. They cover the time before the birth and the few years immediately after the birth. They are tagged "historical." I added new insights and labeled them: ((TODAY, dd mmm yy)).

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

QT 8/27/2025 Gen 14:21-24, Waiting on God and being content

Genesis 14:21–24 (ESV) —

21 And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” 22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, 23 that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ 24 I will take nothing but what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me. Let Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre take their share.”

 

NOTE: God's amazing victory of Abram's small force against the four kings offers Abram an opportunity to be rich. Spoils of war is the way many have gained riches in history. This was Abram's opportunity to jump the ladder of fame and riches, but he chooses to forego it. Instead, Abram and others are a witness to a remarkable miracle, with no other story attached. It is all about what God did, not what happened to Abram. God would make Abram rich but it would not be through shortcuts. One could argue that Abram was already rich. He had 318 men working for him to care for his flocks.

 

We focus too much on getting rich and richer. There is an investment company that keeps calling me about taking over my savings from my current financial advisor. The last time they called, I told them that I have enough money to last me the rest of my life. I don't need anymore. I don't think they were expecting that answer because they had no response.

 

We can all learn a lesson from Abram about being content and trusting God to provide when it is needed.

 

PONDER:

  1. Do I fall for get rich quick schemes?
  2. Am I content with what I have or am I always seeking for more money?

 

PRAYER: Father, you have provided all that I need. Thank you. If I have not said it enough, thank you. I don't deserve your kindness. I pray I would use these days smartly. Most of the time is used up in taking care of our grandchildren and leading the discipleship ministry in the church, but it is good. It is what you have me doing.

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