The High Price of the Easy Path
What looks good now can cost you later. From the hills above the Jordan Valley, Rev. Nathan Williams reflects on Abraham giving Lot first choice of the land and how that decision shaped their destinies. Lot chose the lush plains that promised prosperity but led to Sodom and nearly cost him everything. Abraham trusted God and received blessing beyond measure. Will we look past instant gratification and follow God’s best?
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Footage included in this video is sourced from licensed Envato media, The Doré Bible Illustrations and Sodom and Gomorrah (1962).
The Jordan Valley
The Jordan Valley is a dramatic and historically rich region running along Israel’s eastern border with Jordan. The Jordan River, which gives the valley its name, winds through this region from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, nourishing the land along its course. Despite its arid climate and frequent water scarcity, the Jordan Valley has long been prized for its fertile soil and agricultural potential. In antiquity, the river-crossed valley yielded rich soil capable of sustaining flocks, herds and crops. From a distance, especially when viewed from the surrounding highlands, the valley appears lush, expansive and full of promise.
