HE THAT LAUGH LAST LAUGHS LOUDEST AND THE LONGEST

To restore a fallen brother we need faith in God which is both bold and humble.Boldness and humility may seem antithetical but they are not. They comprise the biblical quality of meekness or gentleness. We usually think of meekness as weakness but biblical meekness is strength under control. A meek person is strong but submissive to the Lord. He is like a powerful but well-trained horse which can charge forth into battle but is so sensitive and submissive that it will stop or turn at the slightest nudge from its master. Such humble boldness is a fruit of the Spirit that marks the godly person. Abram had that kind of bold humble faith in God. In chapter 13 he humbly yielded to Lot and gave him first choice of the land. When Lot chose the most fertile land and then was taken captive Abram didn’t say “It serves him right!” He boldly went and rescued Lot. Then he humbly bowed before Melchizedek but boldly resisted the king of Sodom’s offer. He knew when to be bold and when to yield.1. Bold faith goes to battle to restore a fallen brother (14:1- 16). Preparation is the key to rescue a fallen brother.