Genesis Chapter 14

Abram won two victories in one day: He won a military victory over those who captured his nephew Lot.  In his victory, Abram used all his resources (the trained men in his house), called on friends with whom he had entered into a covenant (the Amorites), and employed tactical skill in his military efforts to win the battle (attacked on two fronts under the cover of darkness).  He won a spiritual victory by continuing in God’s promises rather than accepting the financial reward of a wicked king.  For Abram, the promises of God were of greater value than the treasures of the world. Abram was greeted by Melchizedek—a spiritual brother—who blessed him with refreshments and a prophetic word that it was God who gave him his victory (Gen. 14:18-20).