Fishers of Men

Genesis 13
Abram to Lot:
"Let's not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers. 9 Is not the whole land before you? Let's part company. If you go to the left, I'll go to the right; if you go to the right, I'll go to the left."
Lot was Abrams nephew….but the fact that Abram was proactive in his relationship, had great discernment, don’t know if “kingdom minded” is the right word….but he blessed Lot by giving him space. Note too..that Abram gave Lot his choice. The elder deferred to the nephew…..oddly enough….Abram showed faith in God that…..no need to try to control the situation…..God’s got you. I also love that God continues to tell him that his offspring will be too many to count….

18 So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre at Hebron, where he built an altar to the LORD.
Also I love the way Abram marks his thanks and worship of God….seems that he has built these altars…everywhere the Lord has made him stop. He is continually compelled to make sacrifice for Gods continued provision.

Matthew 4
I have always loved the stories of the calling of the first disciples. The supernatural Christ calls….two sets of brothers….both fishermen, to leave their jobs, families, security, lives…and follow him. At once…and immediately….they each left their nets and boat….and followed. Fishing must have been an important trade…and one that would have provided for their families…properly, but it doesn’t even seem to be a consideration for either of the sets of brothers.