"I Have So Much More"

"The LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, "Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are..." (Genesis 13:14)

The LORD had to tell Abraham to "Lift up your eyes..." I wonder what emotions were going through Abrams mind at this point. Lot had just made a decision to take the well watered region of the Jordan Valley, a place so rich it was described as being "like the garden of the LORD!" Lot chose to go the way of Sodom where he received instant riches, instant wealth, and immediate gratification. Perhaps Abram felt he had just missed the opportunity of a lifetime, after all he was the uncle which allowed him the right to choose. Instead, Abram had chosen the path of humility, and gave Lot the first choice. Little did Abram and Lot know, how temporal the richness of Sodom would be! The most encouraging thing is that the LORD in His abundant grace met Abram right where he was, "Lift up your eyes Abram, be content, focus on the place that I have you, and know that I have so much more!" What an encouragement to me! Let us not focus on the temporal gratifications of life, but hope in God Who has so much more than we can ever imagine!