Let Go, Let God

In Genesis 13, Abram shows that one does not to be self assertive to hold on to one's possessions and things.  When Lot's herdsmen quarrel with Abram's herdsmen, it would have been natural for Abram to select first as to where he would settle.  He was older than Lot.  He was probably richer and more powerful.  He was certainly head of the clan.  But Abram doesn't assert his rights.  He lets Lot choose where Lot will settle.  And when Lot chooses the best, there is no quarreling or squabbling.  Abram quietly moves to the lesser of the lands.  In response, God renews the promise that the land will belong to Abram.  Abram doesn't need to fight because He entrusts God to watch over him and all that belongs to him. 

We need to have the same attitude.  Our culture tells us to be self-assertive and take what belongs to us.  The Scriptures show us something different.  Rather than claiming our own rights, we can let go and trust God to bring about His purposes for us.