God had given Abraham a promise, but the events of the world went on regardless. However, these events served to make Abraham's name know to surrounding world, as we will see later. When we look at the world all sorts of things happen, and men have many plans in their hearts, but as Proverbs says, it is the Lord's will that prevails. Jesus tells us not to be anxious when we hear of wars and rumours of wars (Matt 24:6). We do not need to understand everything that happens, nor do we need to waste our time to see how every little event somehow fits into some "end time theology" ("waste of time theology" might be a better name for it.) What does matter is how we live in situations. If we are continually serving God and seeking Him then He will guide us in the right direction (Matthew 24:46).
One set of kings were trying to put down a rebellion, then some other group of kings got together and tried to fight them. In the midst of this Lot got caught up in events and was taken captive, along with his possessions. If we try to live by our own wisdom then we will indeed be at the mercy of events, if instead we live by faith and obedience we will find that we are protected and guided by the Holy Spirit.
One set of kings were trying to put down a rebellion, then some other group of kings got together and tried to fight them. In the midst of this Lot got caught up in events and was taken captive, along with his possessions. If we try to live by our own wisdom then we will indeed be at the mercy of events, if instead we live by faith and obedience we will find that we are protected and guided by the Holy Spirit.
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