Lot and his two daughters left Zoar and settled in the mountains, for he was afraid to stay in Zoar. He and his daughters lived in a cave. Genesis 19:30
Lot lost everything.
God had spared his life. His daughters were alive, but his wife was gone. All the riches of his youth were destroyed when the Lord rained down burning sulfur on the plain, where Lot had chosen to settle. His pursuit of more and his tolerance of the wicked left him alone, penniless, and afraid. What might have happened if Lot had chosen differently or shared the Lord with the people of Sodom?
The angels told him to flee to the mountains. He begged them to let him run to a very small town for safety. He ran to Zoar. Eventually, grew so afraid that he left the town to live in a mountain cave.
What a way to live after a life of luxury! Then to have your daughters get you drunk and take advantage of you in order to bear children – Lot’s life is a sad story.
How did it go so wrong?
Lord, the choices we make have such impact. If Lot had chosen differently, he may not have lost so much. Help me to make the right choices – choices that will bring blessing in my old age. Help me to seek You, Jesus, and to share You with those I meet.