Genesis 14:1-16
"Abram Rescues Lot"
This passage is chiefly an historical account of specific events, resulting in the capture of Lot and the people and possessions of Sodom and Gomorrah, Consequently, Abram rallied a small band and cane to the rescue of Lot, his goods and the other townspeople.
What can we learn from this? Well, we see here Abram's love for Lot and his compassion for the other captives. We also see Abram stepping out and acting on his love and compassion, coming to the aid of Lot and the townspeople. We see, then an example of what Godly love is - a verb.
Love is more than just a feeling or a notion we talk about. Love is more than words or emotion. Love requires action. Many times in the Bible, we can see the correlation between love and action (John 21:15-17, 1 John 3:16-20, Rev 2:4-5, 19, to give a few). Let it not be said, then, that you love someone if you are not willing to serve them, too. Abram could have sat back and done nothing, would he then have demonstrated his love? No. For love to be real, to show itself as true, it must be backed and supported by action.
Consider God's love. He said many times throughout the Bible that He loved us. If He had left it at that, it would have been ultimately meaningless, mere platitude. But, because He sent His Son as a sacrifice for restitution, God proved His love for each one of us.
Actions are the evidence of love, so let your love for your brother (and even your enemy) shine!
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