Everyone knows the story of Noah. In the chapter preceding this verse the Bible tells us about God’s instructions to Noah about the legendary ark. It is amazing how many times I skim right over the obvious when I am reading my Bible. I have read the story of Noah in Genesis at least one hundred times and I have heard the story in Sunday school since I was a toddler. How could I have missed something so important about this story? Noah “found grace in the eyes of the Lord” not just because he was a good, honest, pure, and upright man. He was also obedient. Every day when I go to work I wonder about what I am doing, why I am doing it, if I am doing it right; not just in general, but also specific tasks I am assigned. However, I do not question those who are telling me what to do and when to do it—it simply is not my place. This same obedience is important for believers and their relationship with God. Like Nike™ says, “Just do it!”
Karyn Pugh
Tennessee
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for special leadership classes taking place in the Belo Horizonte Church in Brazil.
