1. Melchizedek (18-20)

Abram returned triumphantly with much booty and great fame. He might have said, 'God is keeping his promise to give me the land and make my name great,' and claimed the power and wealth which his victory put within his reach. He might have abandoned his spiritual calling. He needed a shepherd. So God sent Melchizedek, priest of God Most High (See Heb 7:1,2). He ate a fellowship meal with Abram. Then he blessed Abram in the name of God Most High, Creator (Possessor) of heaven and earth and source of every blessing. He praised God Most High for giving Abram the victory. Abram raised his hand and took an oath of fealty to God Most High (22), and then he gave Melchizedek a tithe of everything, a symbol of commitment to God his Sovereign King.

2. Bera king of Sodom (17, 21-24)

The king of Sodom came with a tempting offer that would make Abram rich and powerful. But Abram did not want the wealth of Sodom. He wanted God's blessing only.

Application: Lord, help me to live as your servant and be content with your blessing.
One Word: Blessed be God Most High