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6. Noah as a Shining Example

In the time in which Noah lived, people lived corrupted lives and forgot about God. But not Noah! He lived in a close relationship with God. We are told in God’s Word that he was righteous and blameless in his generation. Miraculous! Just imagine that scene! He was recognizable through his actions, words and attitudes that were different from the generation of that time. He showed himself to be a faithful servant of God.

Without a close relationship with God, Noah would not have been able to live differently. He would probably be like any other man, overcome by fallen human nature and the enemy. He had to draw his strength from that close relationship with God. That is why God shared His plans with Noah. What a gift it is - that the Creator of all existence wants to share His dreams, wishes, thoughts and intentions with you. Are we open to the Lord sharing His desires and plans with us? Do we set ourselves apart for this relationship and do we allow His words to penetrate deep into us, to change us, and make us more like Him, so that we can live as examples of His presence and His love on Earth?

I want us to seek God's face and to dwell in His presence. Let our lives be shining examples that will reflect what it looks like to live in a close relationship with God, in all times, both the good and the bad.