I did not want to buy the house.
I mean, it checked most of the boxes, which is pretty good for buying a new house.
But I didn’t like the location.
And “location” is supposed to be the thing you never compromise on, right?
But… the spiritual prompting was too strong to deny.
I had reluctant faith. We bought the house and moved.
But deep down, I didn’t really know if God could give me something better than what I had before.
Lot’s wife is a fascinating person because we don’t learn much about her story other than her final moments and judgment.
Most people know Lot’s wife associated with:
“But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” (Genesis 19:26)
We know from modern revelation and teachings that she looked back on Sodom longingly.
I don’t love casting judgment on other people, especially when I don’t know their whole story at all.
But with scripture characters, I always like to ask “Lord, is it I?”
“Where am I in this story? Where can I root out weakness?”
Elder Holland has also taught about Lot’s wife:
“She doubted the Lord’s ability to give her something better than she already had.”
Now THAT is something I can relate to.
Time and time again, the Lord has shown me that when I am prompted and then choose to let go of something I really like, whether it’s a neighborhood, a job, a friend, a hobby, a responsibility…
He will never let me down. He will always lead me to something better.
Do I have the faith to let go and look forward?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
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I understand that Lot’s wife looked back to Sodom and Gomorrah with longing, and that we should be reminded in her story to trust in the Lord and follow His commandments. But sometimes I can imagine why she looked back: Genesis 19:12 says that Lot’s family included married sons and daughters whom Lot tried to persuade to leave. Perhaps Lot’s wife looked back to see what was happening to those children (and grandchildren) who were not persuaded to leave. I can understand her longing for those children who were so enmeshed in the evil that they refused to listen to their father.
Thank you for sharing this perspective!
This is perfect timing for me. I just signed to sell a home I loved in Payson, it was hard to let it go!