Genesis 13

As time goes by, God has blessed Abram and Lot with more and more livestock and wealth (V 1-5).

With the stress of land and space limitation, conflict arose between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and the herdsmen of Lot’s livestock ( V 6-7).

What would they do? Would Abram act selfishly again like he did towards his wife Sarai in Egypt to protect his own personal life first even to the detriment of his own wife and his believer's testimony? No, this time, Abram would exhibit most beautifully that he had learned his "Egypt" lesson. He would act selflessly towards his nephew Lot. He spoke respectfully and kindly to Lot offering him the first choice of land after he had proposed to part company for the good of one and all (V 8-9).

So Lot chose the best land and cities and resources for himself while his uncle settled in the land of Canaan. Lot moved even as far as Sodom (V 10-12).

Unfortunately, the people of Sodom were wicked, ungodly, and sinful! (V 13).

Abram was blessed again with God's presence and promise of great blessings upon him even unto a far future and future generations of descendants. Abram was so touched that he could not but worship and adore the Lord (V 14-18). 

When we obey and honor God like Abraham did, God will honor and bless us too.