#can'tholdus

(‭NIV) Genesis‬ ‭26‬:‭16

(NIV) Genesis 14.4 - For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

Kedorlaomer means a handful of sheaves.  A sheaf is a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together in a bundle.  Although Kedorlaomer was a king, this could be symbolic of the resources that they had to contend with.  Why they rebelling is what would be interesting to find out.

(NIV) Genesis 12.4 - So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him.  Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran.

Abram's willingness to follow the Lord's plan must have been a large part of why he was blessed.  His faith is leading him into a whole new venture in life.  He was a leader of more than just himself; his faith spread and influenced others.  I guess this can mean that Lot was blessed by associating with Abram.

(NIV) Genesis 12.1 - The Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.

Abram had to put his trust in the Lord to follow through with the plan to continue on.  His faith that he would find what the Lord had promised could lead to why he became exalted.  Where he is to be lead may be telling of his purpose.  This also seems similar to Genesis 2.24 and could lead to a major turning point.