God Rescues the Undeserving

You may have thought that God was harsh in his judgement on Sodom? But, take another look. Keep Reading...

Genesis 14:11-12 - The four kings seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food; then they went away. They also carried off Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions, since he was living in Sodom.

Genesis 14:14-16 - When Abram heard that his relative had been taken captive, he called out the 318 trained men born in his household and went in pursuit as far as Dan. During the night Abram divided his men to attack them and he routed them, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. He recovered all the goods and brought back his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the other people.

Remember how Lot and his family decided to pitch their tents "near" Sodom. Well, by this time, they were living "in" Sodom. Remember the wickedness of Sodom that came to God's attention in Genesis 18:21? Yes, it was this city that Lot chose to live in.

Patterns of wickedness make a city ripe for plunder and ready for destruction. And this is what happened to Sodom. Four kings seized all the goods and people of Sodom in one swift move. Lot was taken with them.

Though you could say that Sodom's destruction was deserved, God had great mercy. He sent Abram and 318 family members to rescue ALL the people of Sodom.

God is rich in mercy. Ephesians 2:4 He gives us many chances to turn and seek him. Romans 2:4 Do you take advantage of his mercy and repent from sin? Or do you take advantage of his mercy and continue living in the midst of sin?

Lot chose to remain right in the middle of sin, even after his dramatic rescue. And we read about the ultimate destruction of Sodom in Genesis 19. Remember - God was incredibly merciful to Lot and Sodom.

Think of how God has shown great mercy to you. Do not treat his mercy with contempt. Draw close to him in thanksgiving.