Two Kings

Abram and his men rescued Lot and his possessions that were taken captive from Sodom. Upon returning he is greeted by Melchizedek, the king of Salem (peace.) who had bread and wine. He was priest of the most high God and He was a type of Christ.  Another king greeted him, the King of Sodom a type of the devil, who is king of the people who are separated from God.

Gen 14:18  And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) 

Gen 14:19  And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 

Gen 14:20  and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. 

Gen 14:21  And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” 

Gen 14:22  But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the LORD, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, 

Gen 14:23  that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ 

Abram wanted nothing from the king of Sodom, lest he be compromised and be trapped by him.  However he gave a tenth of his possessions to the king of Salem, the High priest of the most high God.  So we learn from this that if we are to receive from the devil, we put our soul in danger. To give to the most high God is to bless him and to be blessed by Him. Who do you serve? Come to Jesus the great high priest of the most high God and your soul will be saved.

O Come All Ye Faithful