Lot chooses the well watered land

The Genesis account demonstrates that Lot, Abraham's nephew, was a deeply flawed character, with a heart that always seemed drawn to earthly rewards.

One such example occurs in Genesis 13, where Abraham graciously gives Lot first choice of available land. In making his choice (verses 10 and 11, KJV),

Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah ... Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan.

Lot makes his choice based on the land's capacity to enrich himself, thus his selection of the "well watered" plain. But that fertile area also contained the seeds of wickedness, and would eventually be destroyed.

Unfortunately, we behave much like Lot when faced with similar decisions. That is, we tend to pursue paths that lead to earthly rewards and comforts, while neglecting spiritual treasures. Let us pray without ceasing that God show us a better path.

Taking stock of time

One of the most difficult spiritual concepts -- at least for me! -- is that, if God created time and space, then he must operate outside the bounds of how we perceive time and space. This sobering thought, in turn, requires us to approach God with extreme humility.

Focusing specifically on our inability to process "spiritual time," Psalm 90:4 (KJV) states,

For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.

Verse 12 of the same Psalm states,

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Together, these verses imply that, not only is our time limited, but our time is impossible for us to completely understand! The only thing to do is following the advice of verse 12 and pray for spiritual wisdom.