I will not destroy it for tens sake

Bible Reading: Genesis 16-18

Genesis 18:32 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.

The meeting between Abraham and the Lord at his tent is a wonderful part of scripture. I am so glad it is here for us. The Bible says:

Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

We are meant to learn from this. We are meant to learn patience and have comfort as we read about Abraham and his meeting with the Lord.

What are we meant to learn? We are meant to learn that God is merciful and does not desire to destroy the righteous with the wicked. However, there were not ten righteous people in the cities of the plain! According to Scripture, Lot was the only one! Lot was not even able to influence his own family. The wickedness of the city got them!

We are also meant to learn that intercession on other's behalf is a prayer that God hears. The Bible helps us understand that God spared Lot because of his righteousness and Abraham's intercession.

Genesis 19:29 And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.

God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out! Who are you praying for right now? Who are you interceding of behalf of? Do you know that God is merciful? Do you plead on behalf of others?

Jesus invites us to boldly come to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and grace. Let us be like Abraham! Let us intercede on behalf of others.

In Christ,
Rody