A story I have read and heard many times throughout my 40 years of life but still, his obedience to God resonates in my soul. He was a man of great faith, though not without faults, as he obeyed God when nothing made sense to him or those around him. He is forever remembered in the great "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11 and what an incredible man he was! What strikes me of his life this morning is this:
Obedience is a long-term commitment.
Noah proved he was in it for the long haul. He constructed the ark over all those years as naysayers looked on thinking he was crazy. He took his family and herds of animals on a boat and stayed for a year until God showed him it was safe to depart. He portrayed patience and such obedience even though it was hard. Wow!
"So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him."
Genesis 6:22 (NLT)
Obedience
Am I in it for the long haul like Noah? When I am called to obey and it is not a quick process will I remain faithful and obedient to God through it all?
A lot to ponder this morning. Taking it to The Lord!
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