Genesis 6:19 You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.
I have a difficult time with change. It frustrates me that even a change in schedule gets me a little wound up, causes me to worry about various things (all of them unnecessary, I’m sure). I cannot even imagine being Noah in this situation. However, it seems like Noah took it all in stride. According to v22, “Noah did everything just as God commanded him.”
Genesis 6:20 Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive.
I can learn a lot from Noah in this situation: When God calls us to something, even something big, there is no need to fret and worry. All we need to do is do the work. His mercies are new every morning. His grace is sufficient for us. Worry and fret do nothing for Him or His kingdom (and nothing positive for us, either), so I must figure out a way not to fret and just do the work.
Genesis 6:21 You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them.”
Precious Savior, Thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made, exactly as I am. Help me to manage the side of me that worries and frets, especially when change is involved. Help me to focus on You in all situations, to do the work You set before me. Help me to loosen my grip on my love of routine, so I can shine Your light more easily. Amen.
Genesis 6:22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him.
Have a blessed day.