When Abraham and Lot decided to part ways, Lot was given first pick of the land. Having first choice gave him the option of selecting the better land. Lot selected the better land, but that did not mean it was the best choice. The better land was located near Sodom, which meant that in selecting this prime land, he was choosing to live near a very sinful area. This would create a great temptation for Lot.
We later learn that Lot did not do so well with selecting the better land. King Kedorlaomer captured Lot and the others after a battle. Abraham then went out to rescue Lot but Sodom was so evil that God had to destroy the land and the people of Sodom. Lot never considered the people of Sodom as a problem—he based his choice of land on what was better from his vantage point.
Good choices are God choices. Good choices are those made considering God, His character, His Word, His will. Today as you are faced with many decisions, aim to make God choices.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2 [NIV]
Tania Gutekunst 