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06/09/2026

REMEMBER HER PRIVILEGES: “But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.” Genesis 19:26 NIV



Lot’s wife was privileged to be married into the only family on the earth that was serving the one true God. She had seen the clear faith of Abraham. She had witnessed his dedication to the Lord. She had seen his altars and his worship. She had seen him operate in the power of the Lord and deliver her husband from sure death in Genesis 14. She was privileged to be associated with one of the greatest godly men who ever walked this planet! She saw the cloudy faith of her husband. He traded his tent for a townhouse! Because of her relationship with Lot and Abraham, she learned a few things about the Lord. She certainly knew who the Lord was and how one approaches Him. She had learned this from her husband and his uncle. Yet, she never followed through with it. The Lord had even graced her by sending angels to warn her and her family of the impending doom. Still, she refused to flee from the wrath of the Lord. She was privileged in her responsibility. She knew the facts and was given every opportunity to act upon them. She was given the chance to change, the chance to believe, the chance to be saved. Yet, she squandered those chances. The privilege of conviction is this: When the Lord calls, it isn’t to harm us, but it is to remind us that He loves us and wants to save us by His grace and give us life and life in all its fullness through His Son, Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord!



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, thank You for the privilege of conviction to experience Your grace.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, thank You for the privilege of Your conviction in our lives, so that we will experience and know the reality of Your saving grace in Your Son Jesus Christ through the power and ministry of Your Holy Spirit. AMEN



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Isaiah 33:2-13



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05/09/2026

REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE: “But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.” Genesis 19:26 NIV



Luke 17 verse 32 we have the words of Jesus, “Remember Lot’s wife!” Jesus in Luke 17 had been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God will come. His answer is to warn them to be ready for the coming of the kingdom is like the flash of lightening that instantly lights the sky. It is compared to the coming of the flood in Noah’s day, and to the destruction of S***m and Gomorrah in Lot’s Day. Those who hear are warned to be ready to go when the Lord comes, and they are warned against turning back for anything. In the midst of His teaching, Jesus tells those listening to Him that they should “remember Lot’s wife.” Nowhere in the Bible are we told to remember Abraham, Isaac or Jacob. We are not commanded to remember Ruth or Rahab, David or Joshua, but we are commanded to remember Lot’s wife! We are told to awaken our sluggish memories and look back to the death of someone who passed through this world, lived in sin and died in sin. We are told to remember Lot’s wife. What is there to remember? She was married to Lot and she lived in S***m. Before God’s judgment came on S***m and Gomorrah, she, along with her husband and two unmarried daughters were forced from the city. They were all commanded not to look behind them as they fled, but she disobeyed and was instantly transformed into a pillar of salt. Remembering Lot’s wife, does not mean we revive an ages old, painful story, but be reminded that this life we are living is fleeting.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, we choose to live for Your glory each day, for life is fleeting.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, as we remember Lot’s wife, we are reminded that our lives are fleeting, and as such, through Your Holy Spirit, may we live our lives to your honour and glory, not looking back but forward. AMEN



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Isaiah 32:9-20



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04/09/2026

ABRAHAM PRAYED: “So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that overthrew the cities where Lot had lived.” Genesis 19:29 NIV



Abraham arose early to see what had happened. What he saw, no doubt, struck him with the deepest sorrow and emotional strain. The whole plain was filled with a dense smoke soaring up into the sky, a smoke so dense that it seemed to be furiously flowing up from a huge burning furnace, a furnace so large that it seemed to cover the whole area. The Lord’s remembrance of Abraham’s prayer is recounted. Lot was not saved for his own sake. He had not followed the Lord nor been a witness for the Lord. He had lived for this world, lived for the bright lights, pleasures, money, wealth, property, position, honour, and possessions of this world. He had lived a worldly life. There was no reason for the Lord to save and keep him upon this earth. He just was not a witness for the Lord. In fact, he damaged and disgraced the Lord’s name. He had a tarnished testimony, living a hypocritical life. Lot was saved for one reason and for one reason only. Abraham, his uncle, had prayed for him; and the Lord heard and answered his prayer. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” (James 5:16) May we never stop praying for one another, keeping our own lives pure before the Lord.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit, strengthen us as we pray with compassion for one another.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Holy Spirit, strengthen us as we pray with deep concern and compassion for those in need of Your grace and mercy today and every day. AMEN



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Isaiah 32:1-8



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03/09/2026

LINGERING: “When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them.” Genesis 19:16 NIV



The two angels warned Lot. He needed to hurry, take his wife and two daughters and get out. Flee the city otherwise they will all be consumed. But Lot lingered. The very thought of leaving home, business, and possessions, his attachment to the world and the things of the world, made it very difficult for him to leave. But the Lord had mercy upon him, the two angels grabbed the hands of Lot, his wife, and daughters leading them out of the city. A picture of incredible spiritual weakness is revealed. Despite his having just been saved from a catastrophic death by the glorious mercy of God. Despite his facing impending judgment. When the angels led Lot and his family outside the city, the angels warned Lot again and urged him to escape for his life, to flee to the mountains out of the plain otherwise he and his family would be consumed. But Lot pleaded against the Lord’s will (verse 18): Lot claimed to be physically incapable of reaching the mountain, that he might not be able to climb it in time to escape the destruction. But this was a camouflage, self-deception for a worldly heart. God was saving him from the coming judgment, and God would have strengthened him for the journey to the mountain. Lot knew this, but he pleaded for the right to escape to a city nearby, to Zoar (verse 20). The Lord accepted Lot’s choice. The Lord pleaded no more, He gave Lot up to his choices!



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, stop us from lingering at the places that lead us away from You.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, give us the ears to hear Your warnings about our choices, and stop us from lingering at those places that lead us away from You. AMEN



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Isaiah 30:15-26



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02/09/2026

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE: Lot went outside to meet them and shut the door behind him and said, “No, my friends. Don’t do this wicked thing. Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them out to you, and you can do what you like with them.” Genesis 19:6,7,8 NIV



Here is the tragic picture of the slippery slope of compromise! Lot went outside to meet the mob and called them friends. Lot knew these people. They were his day-to-day friends, acquaintances, neighbours, and business associates. He had lived among the worldly too long; he had no testimony before them. In their minds, he was like them, one of them: loving the world and the things of the world. They expected him to grant their wish. Lot’s compromised situation was leading to one sinful act after another. A horrible, unbelievable scene is revealed. Lot offered to give his daughters to the mob in exchange for the guests. How could he do this? Was he trying to save his own life, standing face to face with the mob, fearing their threats? Was he so threatened and so fearful that he was in a confused state of mind? Did he know that his guests were angels, and he was willing to sacrifice his two daughters to save them? Scripture does not say, but whatever the case, Lot was sliding down that slippery slope. He had attempted to influence his fellow citizens for good. He had sat at the city gate as one of the ruling officials of the city, judging and censoring many, but he had lived a compromising life. The mob accused Lot of living a hypocritical life, shouting that they would tolerate it no more, leading to a tarnished testimony.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit, strengthen our witness so that it will not be tarnished in any way.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Holy Spirit, strengthen our witness to the Lord Jesus Christ, so we will not give a tarnished testimony but one that is faithful and true. AMEN



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Isaiah 29:13-24



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01/09/2026

COMPROMISE: “My lords,” he said, “please turn aside to your servant’s house. You can wash your feet and spend the night and then go on your way early in the morning.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” Genesis 19:2 NIV



We have a picture of Lot’s compromise with the world. Remember, the Lord had stayed behind with Abraham. Only the two angels went to S***m. Lot is found sitting in the gateway of S***m. He was there for one of two reasons. Lot was either the mayor or a city official responsible for city government and for settling disputes between citizens. City officials, acting as judges, sat at the gate for that purpose (see Deuteronomy 21:19-21; 22:15; Ruth 4:1). Abraham had saved S***m from foreign conquest as we saw in Genesis 14:1-24. Perhaps the citizens had honoured Lot, making him a city official because of what his uncle had done for them. Lot had compromised his values and was now living with the worldly. Perhaps he was at the gate, the public gathering place, either to conduct business or just pass the time away with the worldly. Yet he was “walking in the counsel of the ungodly, standing in the way of sinners, and sitting in the seat of the scornful” (Psalm1:1). There was some inner goodness within Lot. There was more to Lot’s invitation than just Eastern social tradition and kindness. There was an urgency, an anxiety in his invitation. He knew the city and the people, the moral degradation. He knew the threat and danger to the strangers. There was a spiritual awareness, an inner goodness, still seen even in Lot’s failure. The danger of compromise lies within all of us!



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, keep us alert to the dangers of compromising our stand for You.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, it is easy for us to point out Lot’s weakness, and yet the danger of compromising our stand for You, stands within all of us. Keep us alert through Your Holy Spirit. AMEN



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Isaiah 28:1-6



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31/08/2026

LOT: “The two angels arrived at S***m in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.” Genesis 19:1 NIV



Lot had every advantage imaginable to know the Lord and to live life to the fullest. He was taken in and reared by Abraham when Abraham first trusted God and began his journey of faith. But he apparently paid little attention to the testimony and witness of Abraham (Genesis 12:4-5). He was given the first choice of land by Abraham, but he chose selfishly and settled close to S***m (Genesis 13:5-18). He was rescued from enslavement when captured by the invading army of kings from the East (Genesis 14:12-16). But instead of returning with Abraham, he chose to return to S***m. He loved S***m and the opportunities the city offered him both for business and personal pleasure. He coveted the city’s bright lights, the opportunity for wealth, possessions, pleasure, and position. Scripture gives a graphic picture of Lot’s love for S***m, the declining stages he went through in moving closer to S***m and its carnal and wicked way of life: Lot lifted his eyes and looked upon S***m and the rich, fertile valley of the Jordan in which the city sat (Genesis 13:10-11). Lot then chose to move, pitching his tent toward S***m (Genesis 13:12-13). Lot later moved into the city (Genesis 14:12). Lot finally is seen sitting at the gate of S***m, which meant that he was most likely some city official (Genesis 19:1). Lot’s life is a graphic picture of backsliding, a dangerous threat to us all.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, open our eyes to the dangers of becoming like Lot.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, open our eyes to the dangers of becoming like Lot, and embarking on a journey that leads us away from a committed life to You, and being committed to the pleasures and treasures of this world. AMEN



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Isaiah 27:2-13



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30/08/2026

OUR PRIVILEGES Part 3: “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him.” Genesis 18:18 NIV



Abraham didn’t realize it yet, but his investment in the generations unborn are going to make the Lord’s promises to him a reality. As Abraham understood and walked in his privileges as a godly man, his future was far more glorious than his past. His investment continues to pay dividends today and will continue to do so forever! In fact, we enjoy the fruit of Abraham’s investment every day we live on this earth! The Lord is as good as His Word! When we see the investment of our lives as a privilege before the Lord and we exercise that privilege in faith, and we can rest easy knowing the Lord will honour His promises to us! When we share His Word, remember that He has promised to honour that Word. (Isaiah 55:11). When we sow the Gospel seed, know that He will water it and give the increase in His time. Let us not be afraid to live full tilt for Jesus, knowing that He will honour our sacrifice and that He will keep His promises to us, as He did with Abraham. Abraham was watched over by One Who is always there! What a privilege to exist in the presence of One Who will never leave us. What an honour to dwell with One Who knows us intimately yet loves us still and Who refuses to leave us! We serve the Lord Who is able to do everything He has promised and more! It is a privilege to serve our Lord Who is so powerful and so mighty. We serve our Lord Who not only proposes, but He also disposes!



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, what a privilege to serve You, the One Who keeps His Word.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, what a great privilege to serve You, who kept Your promise to Abraham and You keep Your promises to each one who walk with You in faith and obedience. AMEN



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Isaiah 26:1-13



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29/08/2026

OUR PRIVILEGES Part 2: “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him.” Genesis 18:18 NIV



Abraham’s privileges extended beyond his relationship with the Lord. All the world would be blessed because of this man. What a privilege to be used by the Lord to touch those around us. What a privilege to be used to impact the lives of those yet unborn! Yet, that is how the Lord used Abraham and that is how He intends to use each of us to influence the lives around us! It is the grace of our Lord that allows us to be involved in the lives of others. Genesis 18:19 speaks of Abraham “directing,” (NIV) his children. We have the great privilege of directing others to follow the commands of the Word of God. We have the privilege of passing on Truth through our words! This speaks of our personal witness. As we pass through this world, we should leave behind a trail of heavenly counsel for others to follow. Let us be quick to share the message of the cross and the word of God with a lost world. We only pass this way once, let’s make sure we leave a mark for the Lord as we do! It isn’t just our words that are important, it is also our walk that matters greatly! We have been given the privilege of walking in integrity. People are watching, let’s be sure they see the right thing! One of the greatest privileges of life is that of being able to walk like Him. What we do and say will not die when we die! Our involvement with those around us will continue to bear fruit long after we have departed this world.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord may our walk and talk be filled with integrity as we live like You.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

What a privilege, Lord, to pass onto others what we have learnt from You. Let our walk and talk be with integrity and congruency as we share You with others. AMEN



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Isaiah 25:1-12



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28/08/2026

OUR PRIVILEGES Part 1: Then the Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?” Genesis 18:17 NIV



The Lord is about to bring His wrath to bear upon the cities of S***m and Gomorrah. Before He does this, He takes the time to speak to Abraham about His plans. In this passage, we are permitted to see a glimpse of the special relationship that existed between Abraham and the Lord. From this glimpse at their relationship, we are also permitted to see a snapshot of the relationship that is possible for every godly person living today. Few of us grasp the intimate relationship that we possess with our Heavenly Father! Abraham looked upon the Lord with awe and reverence, and rightly so! Verse 17 indicates that God looked upon Abraham as a friend. How does He see us? Probably with a desire for far more intimacy than we ourselves desire! Be reminded that, if you are saved, you are a child of God. His Spirit dwells within your heart. We are on intensely intimate terms with our Lord. He knows us, and His knowledge of us should cause us to gravitate toward honesty with Him. Is it not time we became transparent in our walk with the Lord? Regardless of what we try, we can never hide anything from the Lord! The Lord opened a dialogue with Abraham, giving Abraham the opportunity to become an intercessor for the people of S***m and Gomorrah. We have the privilege of being an intercessor for our family, friends and neighbours. The fact that we have unhindered, unfettered access into the presence of the Lord is a blessing without compare.



PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, what a blessing we have to come to Your Throne of grace in prayer.



PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, thank you for the privilege and blessing to be able to come to Your Throne of grace with confidence and assurance of faith, and pray for others. AMEN



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James 3:13-18



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