Following the conflict in Genesis 14:1-16, there is a great sense of the
peace of God in Genesis 14:17-24. Here, we have a glimpse of Jesus
Christ, the King of love and Prince of peace, the Great High Priest, who
comes to us with bread and wine (Genesis 14:18). He comes to us with
blessing. He comes in the Name of God Most High. In His Name, the Name
of our Creator, we have the victory (Genesis 14:19-20). He gives us so
much. We are to give ourselves to Him (Genesis 14:20). There is another
king who lays claim to our lives - "the king of Sodom." This king does
not speak in the Name of the Lord. He comes from Satan, and he is to be
resisted (Genesis 14:21-24). Our strength comes from the Lord, and not
from anything which Satan can offer to us. In our hearts, we must learn
to say with real delight in the Saviour: 'I'd rather have Jesus than
silver or gold ... than riches untold.'
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