Abram's nephew was in a lot of trouble. The kings of Sodom and Gomorrah, where Lot lived, had been overtaken by a group of marauding kings. They sacked Sodom, captured Lot and his household, and then fled north.
When Abram heard that his brother's son had been kidnapped, he rounded up 318 trained servants, gave chase, and rescued Lot.
What happened next is even more remarkable. Melchizedek, the king of Salem, visited Abram to congratulate him and to bless him in the name of "God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth" (Gen. 14:19).
This was unheard of. In those days, people invoked the names of Baal and other false local deities. So it was remarkable that Abram, who was just learning to trust the God of the universe, would be visited by a ruler who shared his faith in the one true God.
Sometimes we might feel that all around us are people who don't know the God of the Bible. They may speak of religion or faith, but genuine trust in the Lord of the universe seems to be the exception. That shouldn't stop us.
Abram was surrounded by people who didn't know God--yet he kept the faith. So must we, especially during those times when we feel all alone. — Dave Branon
Though we may feel we're all alone,
And fellowship sometimes grows dim,
The Lord has always had His own
Who still believe and trust in Him. --Sper
When you walk with God, you'll be out of step with the world.