ONE PRAYER FOR FIVE THEMES
 
It is important to understand something very unique about Genesis Chapter 13. It has five major themes each corresponding to it's numeric meaning. Theme one is Abram acknowledging God's Sovereignty after being released from Egypt to Beth-el.The number 1 in scripture means unity with God. Theme two is division. Theme 3 was their selective earthly dwellings which God in a very distinct way divinely fulfilled which is the very meaning of this corresponding number. In the fourth theme God reiterates His promise to Abram about His inheritance and heirs which is a reality that will be fulfilled on Planet Earth. Four is the number of creation involving the World.The fifth theme in this chapter matches God's Grace. An Altar in Hebron was built to worship the Lord to experience God's Grace in a more personal way.This particular article will have to be limited to the five major themes of  Genesis chapter 13 because of space. Maybe in another article I can concentrate on the division and Apostasy in a more specific way.
 
In theme number one something horrible happened to Abram but he was released from Egypt and as a result he had the wisdom to acknowledge God's Sovereignty (the very meaning of 1) at Beth-el.  It was a pattern in Abram's life. If something good happened to Abram he would acknowledge and worship God. It would be the same with us. Prayer-Thank God,we break our leg-look to God for wisdom in that time of trouble or maybe emotionally hurting-wait upon God for His gentle response. Only by doing this will we have true unity with God (1).
 
The second theme would have to be so obvious that almost anybody would be able to figure this one out.There was division in the camp.After Abram worshipped God he was able to face the division in a very wise way. Division (2).
 
The third theme is when Abram, Lot,and their servants settled into their respective homes. Even though this was not God's Will He still (3) divinely fulfilled their wishes (will) even though He had something better in mind for them. Since we live in a sin filled World God had to give His children the promise that He would work all things out for the good for those that love Him and are called according to His purpose.
 
The 4th theme is a reiteration of past promises that God already gave Abram because at this point He knew that Abram needed comfort.Many people believe that Lot was traveling with Abram for about 50 years. Abram was promised an inheritance and heirs which will ultimately be fulfilled in the Millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ. If we listen to God closely we will hear Him give us comfort in this World after a deep loss that we face.The 4th theme matches the meaning of the number 4.
 
The fifth theme is where God desires to bring everyone of His children.Abram acknowledged God's Sovereignty at Beth-el,he faced division,he experienced a loss,he received comfort from God in this World and he was drawn to Hebron to build an Altar unto the Lord (5). Whether we know it or not as God's children He is working in our lives so we will be drawn by Him in prayer and worship because in eternity this is what we are going to be doing.We will be adoring God through His Son Jesus Christ.It also dawned on me that we as Christians are probably at one of these 5 themes.This is a suggests prayer.Lord help me acknowledge your Sovereignty,if division comes along,enable me to deal with it in a wise way,whatever you decide to fulfill in my life in this sinful World I know Your Word says you are working all things out for good. Please give me your comforting promises in this World so I can be sustained and draw me to that place of worship where I can meet you and experience your Grace in a more fulfilling way. You may desire to even put this prayer in your own words.
 
Bob D.