Hebrews 11: 7 It was faith that made Noah hear God's warnings
about things in the future that he could not see. He obeyed God and built a
boat in which he and his family were saved. As a result, the world was
condemned, and Noah received from God the righteousness that comes by faith.
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Hearing my
assignment, I groused a little. The projects that were high visibility seemed
to go to other people and I seemed to get the leftovers. Someone said to me, “Just
do a good job”, so I did. After a while, the higher ups asked me to help them
out on their projects.
- I originally thought I had to complain in order to get my way.
- I thought I had to be someone else in order to be seen.
- I thought I was unfavorable and others were getting all the favors.
Paul, the assumes
writer, gives a different example of faith, namely obedience. He used the
example of how Noah chose to stay away from violence and was not trying to get
his way, rather he lived a peaceful life and worshipped the LORD. GOD blessed
Noah’s obedience.
My Observations:
- I don’t have to broadcast my abilities to GOD when I genuinely serve HIM.
- I don’t have to tell GOD where I am, when I am genuinely doing what HE wants me to do.
- I don’t have to wonder if GOD sees me when I am genuinely being who HE wants me to be.
Sometimes I want to
be “found” by the right people. I mean, I work hard and want my work to be
noticed. But when the work is overlooked, I may be too tired to tell “the right
people” what I have done. BUT GOD sees and knows what I do for HIM.
GOD gets excited
when I do things for HIM that no one sees or acknowledges. HE finds me even
when I am not seeking HIM. HE wants my love to be genuine so HE can use it to
draw people to HIM. I am glad GOD can use a sinner like me to do HIS marvelous
works.
Challenge
- What type of faith is the writer talking about?
- Have you ever done the right thing simply because it was supposed to be done, even though no one would see your action?
- Will you be genuine with your relationship with GOD and seek those HE wants to draw to HIMSELF through you today?
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