Gen. 13:9 "I'll tell you what we'll do. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we'll separate."
Abram and Lot have been traveling together and both have experienced growth in their wealth and herds. With their herds and herdsman numbers growing, the land begins to get a bit small for both camps to coincide peacefully. Abram recognizes this and takes charge and comes up with a plan. He tells the plan to Lot, and Abram solves the problem.
I like the fact that Abram recognizes the problem and acts on it quickly. And he also finds a nice compromise between he and Lot. I think oftentimes compromise is seen as weakness in our world. However I think compromise shows humility and an "others first" mentality. Certainly there are things we should never compromise but when we can extend grace and love through compromise, we should.
Dear Jesus, help me to think of others more than myself and help me find compromise when I can. Amen.
