Know God better

Let's talk Noah. Picturing Sunday school drawings of rainbows and old toy sets with missing giraffes? The story of Noah has been retold so many times most of us will know it by heart, but have a read of Genesis 6-9 for a recap.

There's one thing in this story that often gets missed: Noah was probably seen as a bit of a nutter. Imagine a guy building a massive boat, on land, inviting pairs of wild animals to climb aboard and then getting in there himself with his family. Strange, right? But Noah's focus wasn't on what people were thinking, his focus was on what God was doing. We're told in Genesis 6:9 NIV that he '...walked faithfully with God.' He knew God well and was willing to follow his instructions every step of the way, because he trusted that God would protect him. In Genesis 7:16 it says, 'Then the Lord shut him in.'

How can we follow God's instructions and live knowing that he's protecting us? What would give us the confidence to live like Noah: trusting in God for an unknown future? Surely he could give us a manual that outlines the pitfalls of life and instructs us how to live for him. We have this... through God's leading and in the Bible.



So what now? God 'shut Noah in' on the ark for over a year. So, a short time each day should be easy for you, right? Shut your door, and spend time praying, reading the Bible, worshipping... dedicate regular time to meeting with God, getting to know him better.





— SCRIPTURE —

'By faith Noah...built an ark to save his family.' Hebrews 11:7 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

Amos 5:18-9:15, Matt 20:29-34, Ps 119:145-160 , Pro 19:1-2