Daily Devotion for May 10, 2006
Building an Ark
“Noah did everything just as God commanded him.” Genesis 6:22
Noah and God had an agreement. God spoke. Noah listened and obeyed. One day, God told Noah to build an ark. Noah did his part, expending major amounts of time, labor and money to create an enormous boat in a desert environment that had never seen rain. Certainly, he dealt with self-doubt and ridicule, but he persevered.
Noah and God had an agreement. God spoke. Noah listened and obeyed. One day, God told Noah to build an ark. Noah did his part, expending major amounts of time, labor and money to create an enormous boat in a desert environment that had never seen rain. Certainly, he dealt with self-doubt and ridicule, but he persevered.
Today, I want to have the same kind of relationship with God that Noah had. I want to hear God’s voice and do what He asks of me. I want to spend my time, money and energy on the things God wants me to do. In essence, I want to build an ark of my own. Perhaps it won’t be as obvious as a 750 foot boat in my back yard would be, but I want to pour my life into the things of God to leave a legacy that points others to Him.
My grandfather was like that. He was a farmer, he was a hard-working man, and his hard work made him comfortable enough to always have resources to help others. He always helped his church, helped the Lutheran grade school (which was built on the farm property – one room grades 1-8) and a house for the teacher. He helped out other farmers and families if they had need. He listened for God’s voice and helped further God’s mission in concrete ways. He always gave to others and gave back to God. His “ark” could have been a lavish, impressive home. Instead, it was a simple house where God dwelt. His example, his legacy, lives on today. His contribution unknown to most.
How can I build an ark today? How can I point future generations to God by my decisions, my service, my giving?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for inspiring stories about people like Noah and my grandpa. Help me to build the ark You ask of me, sacrificing my time, energy and reputation for Your glory. Amen.
Lord, thank You for inspiring stories about people like Noah and my grandpa. Help me to build the ark You ask of me, sacrificing my time, energy and reputation for Your glory. Amen.
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