Rev Xi An Poon
親愛的家人，平安。
今天我們讀創世記第14章，看見亞伯蘭和羅得兩條完全不同的生命道路。
第13章，羅得憑眼見選擇約旦河全平原，因為那地看起來滋潤、富足、有前途。但到了第14章，羅得已經住在所多瑪。當所多瑪被捲入列王之戰時，羅得也一同被擄，連家人和財物都被奪去。
這提醒我們：有些路看起來很好，卻不一定是在神的帶領中。人若只憑眼見、感覺和眼前利益作選擇，可能以為自己得著世界，最後卻被世界的危機捲入。
但亞伯蘭不同。聖經稱他為「希伯來人亞伯蘭」。他仍然像寄居的人，住在幔利的橡樹那裡，等候神的帶領。他沒有急著建立自己的王國，也沒有用自己的方法抓住世界；但神卻在他生命中建立力量，使他有聯盟、有關係、有家中精練的壯丁，也能在危機中起來拯救羅得。
今天，神藉著這章經文提醒我們：
一、不要只憑眼見選擇
經文：創世記 13:10-11
羅得看見約旦河平原滋潤，就選擇往那裡去。但他沒有看見所多瑪背後的危險。
我們作選擇時，不能只問：「這對我有沒有好處？」更要問：「這是否在神的帶領中？」不能只問：「這條路有沒有利益？」更要問：「這條路會把我的心帶向神，還是帶離神？」
二、留在神帶領中被建立
經文：創世記 14:13-14
亞伯蘭看似沒有抓住最好的地，仍然像寄居的人；但他在神的帶領中被建立。他有關係、有預備、有承擔，也有能力在危機中起來拯救羅得。
信靠神不是什麼都不做，而是在神給我們的位置上忠心建立生命、家庭、關係和承擔力。當神的時間來到，我們就能站立，也能成為別人的祝福。
三、得勝後仍歸榮耀給神
經文：創世記 14:18-20
亞伯蘭救回羅得之後，麥基洗德出來祝福他，宣告是「天地的主、至高的神」把敵人交在他手中。亞伯蘭也把所得的十分之一獻給麥基洗德，承認一切得勝和豐富都是從神而來。
後來所多瑪王想把財物給亞伯蘭，但亞伯蘭拒絕了，因為他不願意讓人說：「我使亞伯蘭富足。」
真正選對生命道路的人，不只在困難中倚靠神，也在得勝後把榮耀歸給神。
總結：
創世記第14章讓我們看見，羅得憑眼見選擇，看似得著最好的地方，最後卻被所多瑪的爭戰捲入；亞伯蘭憑信心留在神的帶領中，看似仍是寄居的人，卻在神裡面被建立，能夠起來拯救，也能在得勝後把榮耀歸給神。
真正蒙福的路，不一定是眼前看來最有利益的路，而是神與我們同在的路。當我們選擇留在神的帶領中，神會建立我們，使我們不只自己站立，也能成為家人和別人的祝福。
今天，讓我們思想：
我是否有時像羅得一樣，只看眼前的好處，卻沒有分辨這條路會把我帶到哪裡？
我是否太快憑感覺、利益和方便作決定，卻沒有尋求神的帶領？
我是否願意像亞伯蘭一樣，即使看似仍在寄居，仍然相信神的應許，留在神的時間和帶領中？
我是否願意在神給我的位置上被建立，讓我的生命不只自己站立，也能成為家人和別人的祝福？
禱告：
天父，求祢幫助我們不要只憑眼見選擇，也不要被眼前的利益和世界的吸引牽引。
求祢使我們像亞伯蘭一樣，憑信心留在祢的帶領中。即使有些路看起來比較慢，仍然相信真正的祝福是在祢的同在裡。
主啊，求祢在我們生命中建立信心、關係、承擔和分辨力，使我們能保護家人，也能在危機中成為別人的祝福。
當我們得勝、蒙福、有突破時，求祢保守我們的心，不驕傲、不貪婪、不忘記祢，因為真正使我們富足和站立得住的，是天地的主、至高的神。
奉主耶穌基督的名禱告，阿們。
創世記 14
1 當暗拉非做示拿王、亞略做以拉撒王、基大老瑪做以攔王、提達做戈印王的時候， 2 他們都攻打所多瑪王比拉、蛾摩拉王比沙、押瑪王示納、洗扁王善以別和比拉王，比拉就是瑣珥。 3 這五王都在西訂谷會合，西訂谷就是鹽海。 4 他們已經侍奉基大老瑪十二年，到十三年就背叛了。 5 十四年，基大老瑪和同盟的王都來在亞特律加寧，殺敗了利乏音人，在哈麥殺敗了蘇西人，在沙微基列亭殺敗了以米人， 6 在何利人的西珥山殺敗了何利人，一直殺到靠近曠野的伊勒巴蘭。 7 他們回到安密巴，就是加低斯，殺敗了亞瑪力全地的人，以及住在哈洗遜他瑪的亞摩利人。 8 於是所多瑪王、蛾摩拉王、押瑪王、洗扁王和比拉王（比拉就是瑣珥）都出來，在西訂谷擺陣，與他們交戰， 9 就是與以攔王基大老瑪、戈印王提達、示拿王暗拉非、以拉撒王亞略交戰，乃是四王與五王交戰。 10 西訂谷有許多石漆坑，所多瑪王和蛾摩拉王逃跑，有掉在坑裡的，其餘的人都往山上逃跑。 11 四王就把所多瑪和蛾摩拉所有的財物並一切的糧食都擄掠去了， 12 又把亞伯蘭的侄兒羅得和羅得的財物擄掠去了，當時羅得正住在所多瑪。
13 有一個逃出來的人告訴希伯來人亞伯蘭。亞伯蘭正住在亞摩利人幔利的橡樹那裡，幔利和以實各並亞乃都是弟兄，曾與亞伯蘭聯盟。 14 亞伯蘭聽見他侄兒被擄去，就率領他家裡生養的精練壯丁三百一十八人，直追到但。 15 便在夜間，自己同僕人分隊殺敗敵人，又追到大馬士革左邊的何把， 16 將被擄掠的一切財物奪回來，連他侄兒羅得和他的財物，以及婦女、人民也都奪回來。
17 亞伯蘭殺敗基大老瑪和與他同盟的王回來的時候，所多瑪王出來，在沙微谷迎接他，沙微谷就是王谷。 18 又有撒冷王麥基洗德帶著餅和酒出來迎接，他是至高神的祭司。 19 他為亞伯蘭祝福，說：「願天地的主、至高的神賜福於亞伯蘭！ 20 至高的神把敵人交在你手裡，是應當稱頌的！」亞伯蘭就把所得的拿出十分之一來，給麥基洗德。 21 所多瑪王對亞伯蘭說：「你把人口給我，財物你自己拿去吧。」 22 亞伯蘭對所多瑪王說：「我已經向天地的主、至高的神耶和華起誓， 23 凡是你的東西，就是一根線、一根鞋帶，我都不拿，免得你說：『我使亞伯蘭富足。』 24 只有僕人所吃的，並與我同行的亞乃、以實各、幔利所應得的份，可以任憑他們拿去。」
Dear family, peace to you.
Today, as we read Genesis 14, we see two very different paths through the lives of Abram and Lot.
In Genesis 13, Lot chose the plain of the Jordan because it looked fertile, prosperous, and full of opportunity. But in Genesis 14, Lot was already living in Sodom. When Sodom was drawn into the war of the kings, Lot was also captured, together with his family and possessions.
This reminds us that not every path that looks good is truly under God’s leading. When people make choices only by what they see, feel, or desire, they may think they are gaining the world, but in the end they may be drawn into the world’s troubles.
Abram was different. The Bible calls him “Abram the Hebrew.” He was still living like a sojourner, staying near the great trees of Mamre and waiting for God’s leading. He did not rush to build his own kingdom or grasp what the world could offer. Yet God was building strength in his life. Abram had relationships, alliances, trained men in his household, and the ability to rise up in a crisis to rescue Lot.
Today, God reminds us through this chapter:
- Do not choose only by what you see
Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11
Lot saw that the plain of the Jordan was well watered, so he chose to move there. But he did not see the danger behind Sodom.
When we make decisions, we should not only ask, “Will this benefit me?” We must also ask, “Is this under God’s leading?”
We should not only ask, “Does this path bring gain?” We must also ask, “Will this path lead my heart closer to God, or further away from Him?”
- Be built up under God’s leading
Scripture: Genesis 14:13-14
Abram seemed not to have taken the best land. He still lived like a sojourner. But under God’s leading, his life was being built up. He had relationships, preparation, responsibility, and the ability to rise up in a crisis to rescue Lot.
Trusting God does not mean doing nothing. It means being faithful in the place God has given us, allowing Him to build our life, family, relationships, and capacity to carry responsibility.
When God’s time comes, we will be able to stand, and we will also become a blessing to others.
- Give glory to God after victory
Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20
After Abram rescued Lot, Melchizedek came out and blessed him. He declared that it was “God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth” who had delivered Abram’s enemies into his hand.
Abram also gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything, acknowledging that every victory and every blessing came from God.
Later, the king of Sodom wanted to give Abram the goods, but Abram refused. He did not want anyone to say, “I made Abram rich.”
A person who chooses the right path of life does not only depend on God in difficulty, but also gives glory to God after victory.
Summary:
Genesis 14 shows us that Lot chose by sight. He seemed to gain the best place, but in the end he was drawn into the conflict of Sodom. Abram chose to remain under God’s leading. He still looked like a sojourner, yet God built him up, enabled him to rescue others, and kept his heart clear after victory.
The truly blessed path is not always the path that looks most profitable at first. It is the path where God is present. When we choose to remain under God’s leading, He builds us up so that we can stand, protect our family, and become a blessing to others.
Today, let us reflect:
Am I sometimes like Lot, looking only at what seems good in front of me, without discerning where this path will lead me?
Do I make decisions too quickly by feelings, benefit, or convenience, without seeking God’s leading?
Am I willing to be like Abram, trusting God’s promise even when I still seem to be living like a sojourner?
Am I willing to be built up in the place God has given me, so that my life can stand firm and become a blessing to my family and others?
Prayer:
Father, please help us not to choose only by what we see. Do not let us be led by temporary benefits or the attractions of the world.
Help us to be like Abram, staying under Your leading by faith. Even when the path seems slower, teach us to believe that true blessing is found in Your presence.
Lord, build faith, relationships, responsibility, and discernment in our lives. Help us to protect our families and become a blessing to others in times of crisis.
When we experience victory, blessing, or breakthrough, please guard our hearts. Keep us from pride, greed, and forgetfulness. Let us always remember that the One who makes us rich and enables us to stand is God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Genesis 14
1 And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations, 2 that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). 3 All these joined together in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). 4 Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
5 In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings that were with him came and attacked the Rephaim in Ashteroth Karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh Kiriathaim, 6 and the Horites in their mountain of Seir, as far as El Paran, which is by the wilderness. 7 Then they turned back and came to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and attacked all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites who dwelt in Hazezon Tamar.
8 And the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and joined together in battle in the Valley of Siddim 9 against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. 10 Now the Valley of Siddim was full of asphalt pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled; some fell there, and the remainder fled to the mountains. 11 Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their provisions, and went their way. 12 They also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.
13 Then one who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew, for he dwelt by the terebinth trees of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner; and they were allies with Abram. 14 Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15 He divided his forces against them by night, and he and his servants attacked them and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus. 16 So he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his brother Lot and his goods, as well as the women and the people.
17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley), after his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him.
18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said:
“Blessed be Abram of God Most High,
Possessor of heaven and earth;
20 And blessed be God Most High,
Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.”
And he gave him a tithe of all.
21 Now the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, and take the goods for yourself.”
22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth, 23 that I will take nothing, from a thread to a sandal strap, and that I will not take anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich’— 24 except only what the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men who went with me: Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.”
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