I believe there is no more incredible blessing than to be guided by the hand of God. The hand of God reminds us of His interest in us and the assurance of His presence. Throughout the Scripture, the Lord calls Himself a shepherd; we are His sheep. God compares people to sheep because they have …
In the story of the flood, Noah blessed others through his obedience. Scripture gives us a description of Noah. Genesis 6: 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord… 9bNoah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God… 22bhe did all that God commanded him.[1] Noah had favor with …
Godly preparation in life is all about our relationship with the Lord and how we use the life the Lord has given us for His glory. Ephesians 4:1Therefore I (Paul), a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.”[1] As believers, …
We see God’s faithfulness promised to Noah. You might miss this if you are not reading closely because the word faithfulness is not used here, but the word covenant is. Genesis 6: 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ …
The ark shows God’s salvation blueprint. The details of the ark foreshadow how Jesus will save us. Genesis 6: 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch. 15 This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark 300 cubits, its …
Being a co-worker with God is a fantastic blessing and only occurs because of His grace. 2 Corinthians. 6:1 Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.[1] Paul tells us not to waste the precious opportunity to work with God as a believer. We …
When God’s patience runs out, it is not where a person or group wants to be. It must sadden God’s heart when we go down the wrong road and don’t listen to His cry to turn around. One of the remarkable characteristics of God is His love for humanity to repent of their sins and …
The blessings of walking with God result in a close relationship with Him. Genesis chapter six introduces us to Noah, a righteous man despite the environment in which he lived. Genesis 6:9Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.[1] As Noah walked with God, he experienced his guidance, wisdom, and …
Throughout Scripture, we see that God preserves a faithful remnant. In our story, it is only Noah and his family. Genesis 6: 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually… 7 So the Lord said, “I will …
The flood was divine intervention by God to recreate the world. God had created the world good, but sin had almost totally corrupted His perfect creation. Genesis 6: 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.[1] …