Pulled Back, Genesis 19:9-11

Pulled Back

Genesis 19:10 But the men inside pulled Lot back into the house and shut the door.

After Lot tried to reason with evil and evil was about to win. They rejected the "use" of his daughters and were about to assault him in order to sexually assault his guests. The situation was an ugly and getting worse. But, the men did not know who they were dealing with. God intervened and pulled lot back inside and blinded all the townsmen who had gathered.

Often we try to fight against evil on our own. Temptations and trials come our way and we find it hard to fight against them. Despite all our efforts it seems like we fail. Then God steps in and we are sheltered from evil and it can not get to us. God protection goes beyond our best efforts and protects us.

K and A, don't go it alone. Do not think for a moment that you can stand up against evil without the help of the Lord. Many think that, because we are children of God (1 John 3:1), heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), part of a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), that we can command evil  and it will obey us. Don't be foolish, daughters. Even Michael, the archangel, had to plead the name of the Lord when claiming the body of Moses (Jude 1:9). God has promised that he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). I believe that to be true. But, if you are arrogant and think that you can do anything you want and the Lord will stop you from sinning, you are mistaken and will live through many sorrows. Walk with the Lord. When evil entices you to come along with them (Proverbs 1:10) do not give in. Ask God to pull you back.

~Dad