I think one very important reminder of our passage this morning from Genesis is that we don't have to be filled with terror when we consider the rebellion of our nation. While we are rightfully upset, for example, with the audacity of the California Supreme Court, our first response I don't think is to pray that God will wipe them all out. We know that this state is already under great judgment and more is certain to come unless California as well as our own state and communities turn to God in repentance. I think our first response is to pray that the Lord might have mercy on the righteous in the state of California and that the Lord might also be merciful, if it be His will, in bringing repentance to those who headed for eternal destruction. Yes, we are to rejoice in the justice of God and pray for justice and even His judgment on those who would harm His people. But we do this knowing also that the Lord as we read in Ezekiel 33:11 has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. This morning we will look at the continued story of Abraham in Genesis 18:16-19:11 in 2 parts: 1. Knowing that God will bring judgment we pray for mercy, 18:16-33 2. Knowing the wickedness of men we must stand for truth while resting in God's protection and judgment, 19:1-11
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