Genesis 6:17a I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it.
Can you imagine how Noah must have felt during this time? Anguish that the earth was going to be destroyed. Relief that his family would be spared. Worry about the task being placed before him. Maybe doubt that any of this was actually real. God asking him to build a boat because a flood was coming…eventually? Seriously?
Genesis 6:17b Everything on earth will perish.
Today’s scripture reminds me of a scene in the movie “Evan Almighty” where a reporter asks the protagonist, “What makes you so sure God chose you?” Evan’s response? “He chose all of us.” I know that there have been plenty of times that I doubted what I felt called to do. I didn’t feel strong enough or capable enough or in any way the right person for the job. But God has called each of us in a unique way to serve His kingdom.
Genesis 6:18a But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—
Precious Savior, The fact that You have a job for each of us in Your kingdom, something special that You created us uniquely to do, that is such a beautiful gift. Thank You. Help us, when we are scared, not to doubt Your call in our lives. Give us the strength to shine for You. Amen.
Genesis 6:18b ….you and your sons and your wife and your sons’ wives with
you.
Have a blessed day.