We see in amazement Abraham’s close association with the Lord. So close that the Lord reveals what He is about to do in Sodom and Gomorrah. The nations of the earth are going to find blessing through Abraham , due to his fellowship with the Lord. Even his posterity would find purpose in becoming the Lord’s disciples. We too are offered divine partnership with the Lord, as He walks with us too in this journey of life.

Abraham intercedes for Sodom. Contrary to what some feel of the Old Testament, we see a strong thrust towards mercy and compassion being played out between Abraham and the Lord. Here lies a challenge to us Christians , as followers of the Lord, becoming involved in manifesting mercy and compassion. We need to step out into a world which is crying for it. Too long have we been sugar coating faith to stem the flow of people loosing faith to no avail. Time has come to challenge ourselves to becoming like Mother Theresa or a Nelson Mandela, so as to manifest the joy and excitement of having the nature of God.

In the Gospel proclamation the Lord Jesus has a conversation. Need to hear what God communicates. When the Lord sees a crowd , He gives orders to cross to the other side . Generally crowds attract people who love crowds. The Lord chooses the opposite. Disciples need to take a cue from this. The scribe probably noticing the availability of popularity, wishes to follow the Lord. The Lord offers instead insecurity of what the world could offer, to win the fulfilment and security of eternal life in the end. The other states ‘ not now’, when called. Let me wait till my father dies and I fulfil a son’s duties. After all my life and time belong to me, seems to be what this man is thinking. He seems to not know the excitement of seeking first the Kingdom of God so that all things needed in life would be provided by God. Letting go of worldly concerns negates after all stress and fear. Belonging to God is absolute security. Surely then, we too could walk like Abraham with the Lord.

Prayer: Abba Father, live in me so that the world would see you living in me. Amen