Noah Was a Cool Man!

Did you ever realize that Noah built his ark for a hundred years? God spoke to Noah, gave him a job, and explained it to him. Noah agreed to do what God asked and started working. God was probably quiet all those years. Noah had three sons during that time, and they grew up watching their dad build a big boat on dry land, started to help when they were big enough, and stood by their father's side while others mocked. They married godly women who did not care about the mocking either. I wonder if Noah had difficult times with himself while building the ark. I wonder if he ever doubted.

I am glad God limited the years of man, because I do not know if I could handle waiting for the Lord for a hundred years. I have received promises from God, and while waiting for their fulfillment, I have even started to doubt if it was really God speaking to me, or if I just made it up! How could I even call myself a believer if I ever second-guessed God's words! He has shown me many times that He always keeps his promises, without exception.

Dear friend, if you are holding a promise you have received from the Lord, keep holding on to it. If you have not received any promises, open your Bible and read. It is full of them, for you and for me! Then grow closer to Jesus as you wait for those promises.

Jesus is one of the promises that God has already fulfilled. He came, taught, died, rose from the dead, ascended to Heaven, and will return. That's the promise I am holding on to. People call us crazy, but I ask them, "In what or in whom do you put your trust? Is it enough? Are you sure? Are you free?"