Genesis Chapter 18:Abraham, you have a visitor

How do you talk to God?  Imagine having a discussion with the LORD and his angels as they overlook a city and determine that city’s fate! God really seemed to like Abraham and this chapter reinforces this in my mind.  The Lord came down with two angels and had a conversation with Abraham about his future and the future of a city (Sodom).  Abraham not only listened, but God listened to Abraham.  What an awesome exchange!

In the heat of the day, Abraham saw three men. (I believe these three men where the LORD and two angels) After preparing a meal with the best that Abraham had to offer and having his visitors feet washed, they had asked Abraham the whereabouts of Sarah (Abraham’s wife).  They told him that in about a year Sarah would have a son.  Sarah, overhearing this doubted what she heard.  Sarah was past child bearing age, so she did not believe what she was hearing but the LORD confronted her and asked, “Is anything too difficult for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14)

At this point, the LORD let Abraham know of his intentions to judge the city of Sodom.  Abraham approached the LORD and plead for his mercy on the city.  When you have a second, take a chance to read Genesis Chapter 18:24-33 to see Abraham’s request and God’s merciful answer!  Part of my can’t help but try to figure out what made Abraham so special.  I want to make it complicated and analyze his behavior, but I am finding out that it is much simpler than that.  Abraham loved God, was obedient, and most importantly God choose him.  I pray that we all have a strong heart for the LORD and stay within his will!