Genesis 19:15-29 / Matthew 8:23-27
The town of Zoar does not exist anymore. It is not known when it disappeared and even its exact location is not known, though excavations have given some clues.
Yet, that town served as a shelter and refuge for Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim.
Zoar was suppossed to be one of the 5 cities slated for destruction by God; but Zoar was spared at Lot's plea as his place of refuge.
In all that drama and running for their lives, Lot asked for that city to take refuge in and even noticed the size of that town - "is it not little?"
Yes, it was a little town that provided refuge and safety for lives of Lot and his family, although Lot's wife looked back at the other "bigger" towns and was turned into a pillar of salt.
There is something in littleness and humility that often conceals and yet manifest the power of God.
Even in the gospel, Jesus would ask His disciples: Why are you so frightened, you men of little faith?
But even though their faith was little, they also saw a marvel, and they were astounded and asked: Whatever kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him?
So in times of danger and distress, let us keep hanging on to whatever little faith we have in God.
With just a little faith in Him, God will show us the power and might of His saving hand.