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Men of Character: Noah

6/15/2019

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Men of Character: Noah (Genesis 6:5, 9, 11)

Genesis 6:5, And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Genesis 6:9, These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. Genesis 6:11, The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

In the days of Noah, the human race had become utterly depraved in their sexual morality and the earth was filled with violence. God had enough. Only one man and his family found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Because of his faith in God, he was justified.

Noah was a preacher of righteousness. He practiced righteousness. He preached against immorality and the sin of that day. He preached repentance for the ungodly men to turn back to God. He did that which was right as a principle and of habit. Though the world around him was absolute corrupt, Noah was basically without blemish before God. Noah was a just man.

God considered Noah on of the three most righteous men in history as recorded in Ezekiel 14. When tempted to lie, he told the truth. When tempted to steal, he was honest. When tempted with immorality, he determined to be pure. When tempted to lose his temper and curse, he held his tongue. When tempted to become bitter or jealous, he maintained a right spirit. When it seemed easier to not put the Lord first, he refused. When he realized another in need, he sought to help him. When directed by God to begin a task no one else in human history had ever done, Noah took God at His Word and obeyed.

In that day, God planned to destroy the population of the wicked world. His plan was to send a world-wide flood upon the earth to such a degree that all would be drowned. God called Noah to build an ark where his family and two of every species of animal of the earth would be saved.

Noah believed God, when He warned him of the impending judgment. Noah took God at His Word and simply did what God said to do. Though it took Noah 120 years to accomplish the construction of the ark, he persisted. Some take God at His Word and in due season are blessed of God (Proverbs 28:20; I Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 6:9). We are called to study His Word, to be faithful to the things of God, witness, walk in love, love one another.

Noah went against the high tide of sin. Despite the mocking and ridicule Noah received, he kept on building the ark until he completed God’s plan. Until spared, he paid a dear price for it, and so must we as ambassadors for Jesus. Like Noah, our faithfulness to God’s Word will be contrary to everything the world stands for. But every time we see a rainbow, it reminds us of His faithfulness.

PRAYER: LORD, my desire is to please and honor You in my daily walk before others. I know that there is not one thing that I ever perform, or ponder, that is concealed from You. As You examine my heart, help me to live a life of holiness, honesty and humility. I ask for strength, patience and wisdom as I aim to practice Your Word. In Jesus name, Amen.

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Janice Bur da Davis
6/15/2019 03:19:26 pm

Your devotional was great. We are always encouraged by all you say and do.

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