Gen 8:1 But God remembered Noah….
In times of trial, it is easy to feel abandoned. Where is God? Why aren’t things getting better? According to commentary, Noah and his family (and all those animals) left the ark almost a full year after entering. Can you imagine? Yet even though Noah couldn’t see great and speedy progress, he knew God had promised and God would be faithful, so Noah remained faithful.
Gen 8:6 After forty days Noah opened a window he made in the ark….
As I read Gen 8, I am reminded of Isaiah 43:19: See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. I cling to Isaiah 43:19, especially in difficult times. I often have to remind myself that just because I can’t SEE what God is doing, how God is working in my circumstances, doesn’t mean He’s not all over it. My faith tells me He can use ALL things, and I believe it, even when I can’t yet perceive it. So I will remain faithful. Thank You, Jesus.
Gen 8:14 By the twenty-seventh day of the second month the earth was completely dry.
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your presence and power in my life, even when I can’t yet perceive how You are working through my circumstances. Thank You for remembering me, for working all things for my good and Your glory. Thank You for Noah’s faithful example and for being present for him and for us, even if we couldn’t perceive it. Draw me closer as I shine Your light. Amen.
Gen 8:20 Then Noah built an alter to the LORD….
Have a blessed day.
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