TOPIC:UNQUESTIONING OBEDIENCE
Text:Genesis 6:17-22
6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.
6:18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons’ wives with thee.
6:19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
6:20 Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.
6:21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
6:22 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
STUDY:
In our text, God declared His intention to bring a flood that would wipe out all life on earth because of the wickedness of humanity. Despite this decision, we still see God’s grace and mercy extended to Noah and his family. Despite the size of the task and the discouragement he likely faced, Noah followed God’s commands precisely. The scripture shows the weight of sin and the certainty of divine judgment. God’s decision to bring a flood serves as a clear reminder of the consequences of deviating from His path. Despite the size of the task and the mockery he likely faced, Noah obeyed God without question. His absolute submission to God’s command, even when it didn’t seem reasonable, shows his unwavering faith.
Noah’s obedience was not merely a matter of following instructions; it was an act of profound trust in God’s plan. Unquestioning obedience means following God’s commands without hesitation or doubt, trusting in His wisdom and plans. Noah did not question or seek further explanation; he simply acted on God’s word. This level of obedience requires deep faith and trust in God’s character and promises. This emphasises the crucial role of obedience in our relationship with God. Until we reach a point in our walk with God where we do not question His divine instructions or take them for granted, just like Noah and Abraham (Gen. 22), we cannot go far with Him. Are you willing to trust God’s instructions despite opposition and mockery? Noah’s example encourages us to have faith in God’s plans and to act in obedience, knowing that His guidance is always for our ultimate good.
Prayer:
Father; help me to follow your instructions faithfully, even when they seem heavy. Amen.
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