Don't Look Back

Our Bible lesson for today when reading about Lot and his wife...obey God's instructions no matter what. We don't always get to ask, "Why?" We don't always get reasons for his instructions. And do not hesitate when God gives the instruction.

God showed Lot mercy when He had his angel grab Lot's hand, his wife's hand and his daughters' hand and practically throw them out of Sodom. They were "piddling around' when they should have been hastening God's instructions. I than...k God for showing me mercy from the times I've "piddled' with His instructions. And, yet, at times, He has allowed my 'piddling' to become self disciplinary for me to learn just how important it is to heed his instructions. 
 

I believe that one reason God says "Do not look back" is that He knows the images of what can be seen, in the case of Lot and his wife and even in today's world...death and destruction. And He knows that is not something He always wants us to have seared in our minds. His instructions to not look back was to protect Lot and his family from such horrific images that could haunt them a lifetime, especially when the destruction was of their home and I'm sure friends, no matter how evil they were.

When God removes us from a situation whether it be physically or from an addiction...not looking back protects us. It keeps us from being tempted to return, it keeps our hearts guarded from the evil in which we have been instructed to leave behind. (just my opinion.)