Genesis 6
God gave Noah very specific instructions about how to build an ark, and Noah followed these instructions - to the "t". We exist to glorify God, and we can do this by doing what God says to do. As James says, we should become "doers" of the Word.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:22-25
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an awesome God You are! Your Word is perfect and You provide it as a means for us to know and understand You, to spend time with You, for You to encourage and teach us, and I am thankful for Your Word and the Holy Spirit. I am not worth such incredible blessings. I am broken and I am lazy. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself strength and wisdom. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Noah did everything just as God commanded him. v22
God gave Noah very specific instructions about how to build an ark, and Noah followed these instructions - to the "t". We exist to glorify God, and we can do this by doing what God says to do. As James says, we should become "doers" of the Word.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. James 1:22-25
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an awesome God You are! Your Word is perfect and You provide it as a means for us to know and understand You, to spend time with You, for You to encourage and teach us, and I am thankful for Your Word and the Holy Spirit. I am not worth such incredible blessings. I am broken and I am lazy. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself strength and wisdom. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
