In the previous episode, we talked about
The unfolding of this present darkness which has been rumbling in the background of many of our heads and hearts — and the high likelihood it will continue — perhaps for years.
Remember, Jesus promised to come back for us. His coming back will not be delayed much longer. Hebrews 10:37 TLB This has been the anticipation of Christians for over 2,000 years. In A.D. 34 it was “perhaps today.” The same is true now, “perhaps today.”
As citizens of Jesus’ Kingdom and the United States of America, we don’t need to freak out about it, but it does beg the question, “What am I supposed to do?”
Today we are going to explore…taking small steps of faith and look at how a guy was prompted by God to do something and how he got after it. Let’s take a look at the story…
Noah..trusted God. When he heard God’s warning about the future, Noah believed him even though there was then no sign of a flood, and wasting no time, he built the ark and saved his family. Noah’s belief in God was in direct contrast to the sin and disbelief of the rest of the world—which refused to obey—and because of his faith (in action) he became one of those whom God has accepted. Hebrews 11:7 TLB
Noah didn’t ignore the warnings about the future. He listened to what God wanted him to do and then he took action.
Noah’s actions saved his family.
His children learned firsthand from their father how to be a person of faith.
His wife must have felt cared for — and surely she was proud to have Noah as her husband.
With God as the General Contractor and Noah as a craftsman builder, their relationship must have been intimate, conversational, intense, and fun! Imagine literally working alongside God.
That’s what God has for you and me — an invitation to survey the landscape, listen for instruction, get after it with small steps one day at a time… and do it with God.
Noah was a man of faith. What is faith? It is (human action based on) the confident assurance that something is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead. Hebrews 11:1 TLB
What are you hearing these days? What’s really on the horizon?
Pray
Heavenly Father, please help us to ‘see’ through the fog of our present circumstances to rest on the certainty of Your promises…and then act accordingly. AMEN
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