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Going Against the Tide

But as for Noah, the Lord approved of him. These are Noah’s descendants. In his generation, Noah was a moral and exemplary man; he walked with God.

—Genesis 6:8-9

This description of Noah is captivating. Noah was going against the tide of his own community. He was out of sync with his culture. In spite of what others did around him, he continued to do what he believed was right. He continued to behave in ways that were considered moral for his time and was a man of great integrity. He walked with God.

Not to be morbid, but that’s quite an epitaph. What do you suppose Noah had that others of his day didn’t understand? Why weren’t more people on God’s side?

We live in a world where it is easy to get drawn into the things that shut out the light, that deter us from following the path of good, that keep us numb, never realizing what we’re giving up. We too could be corrupted, wasting away and losing God’s favor—and we may not even realize it’s happening. We could, but fortunately, God is watching out for us. He has given us the key to his approval, and it’s to have faith in his only Son.

He’s also made a promise to us, to be with us till the end of time. We have the opportunity even now to live moral and exemplary lives and walk with God. Walk with him today.

Get in sync with God’s will and live in hope.

QUIET THE WAVES

Lord, help me see your hand in all that I do. Let me walk with you in peace and in the light of your redeeming love. Amen.