All that glitters is not ‘Go’.

 

Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the LORD or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) Lot chose that land for himself – the Jordan Valley to the east of them. He went there with his flocks and servants and parted company with his uncle Abram.  So while Abram stayed in the land of Canaan, Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom, among the cities of the plain. The people of this area were unusually wicked and sinned greatly against the LORD. Gen13:10-13 (NLT)

Read more on: Genesis 13.

That the opportunity before us appear green or appeals to our senses does not mean ‘go’ in the spirit.  In the spirit green on the outside does not necessarily mean affirmative on the inside or in the spirit, and that’s why as Christians we need to check and confirm before we make any major move in our lives. Physical things don’t last forever nor are they really what they appear to be. This also goes for people and circumstances. 

Lot went by ‘only’ what he saw and ended up losing everything. 

He saw lush, prosperity and green pasture and lustfully went with it. 

There’s nothing wrong with green pasture or things that glitter but things could go wrong if the lord has not led you there.  We should always ask ‘Is the Lord with me on this one?’ ‘Is this HIS will for me?’  ‘Is there grace here for me?’  

Little did Lot know that this ‘promising’ land is already destined for destruction. If only he had taken time out to settle down and confirm (find out) the true nature of what appears to be so perfect on the outside. It looked promising but it was not the Lord’s ‘promised land’. 

Remember the saying “all that glitters is not gold”.  

Appearances are deceptive and we as humans will always judge by the outward appearance - at first (1 Samuel 16:7); until we have an encounter with the subject only to later discover its true nature. Whereas, it might be too late by the time we find out.

This is why as women, we need to walk closely with God and put our thoughts and purposes before him. We should always seek his will especially in a delicate matter like marriage.  You should allow him do his work in your live, if indeed you see and take him as your heavenly father.  It is not good to set out on our own, making decisions based on our senses or ignoring his nudging.  One might end up getting deceived and hurt. 

The Lord knows everything.

He will reveal the true nature of anything and anyone to you, only if you ask him and let him show you.  

He’ll show you.  

He’ll open your eyes, in short, it would manifest itself.  After all, in him and for him was everything created.

If not for the lord’s mercies, lot would have lost his life and entire family. He was left with his two daughters and resorted to living in a cave, in a small village. This is way beneath where he was before he headed for the ‘promising’ but doomed land. 

He lost his wife and every other thing that he owned.

Lack of direction will lead to a huge loss and a total waste of our time. We need to seek direction especially in key areas of our lives. Let’s resolve to choose neither gold nor coal, let’s choose God’s will and heart desires for us- this is the best we could ever have. With it comes no regrets.