[The Glory Unveiled]
But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. [ Genesis 19:26 NIV ]
Even though Scripture teaches that a husband and wife become one in marriage, God still engages with each partner individually in their personal relationship with Him. Some spouses take comfort in the devotion of their significant other to God, yet they themselves remain distant from that divine connection. But, as we saw yesterday, the fires of life—whether literal or figurative—have a way of exposing what lies hidden beneath the surface of pretense and hypocrisy. Note that, when given the opportunity to choose while journeying with Abraham, Lot selected the land that was well-watered and seemingly prosperous (Genesis 13:10-11). This choice reveals his inclination toward comfort and the finer things of life. Over time, Lot accumulated wealth and possessions in Sodom—not inherently wrong, but the problem was that he lived and acquired these things for himself. He forgot a simple truth: he was not the owner, only a steward. And then there is Lot’s wife. For much of the record, we hear little about her, but when the moment of testing came, her heart was revealed. The Scripture tells us she “looked back”—she lagged behind, unable to let go of the possessions and comforts that were being destroyed by the fire. Her attachment, her lust for what was passing, blinded her to God’s command. In the end, she perished alongside the very things she could not part with. Let Lot’s wife serve as a warning. When our hearts cling to possessions, comforts, or desires more than we cling to God, the fire of life will reveal the truth. And what we cannot release may very well be what destroys us.
Prayer_Bead: Father and Lord, thank you for daily satisfying me with your word and presence. Help me to be content with you always.
Wisdom_Quote: The fire of God reveals everything hiding in the blind side of our hearts.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.