Gen 7:7 Noah & his sons & his wife & his sons’ wives with him went into the ark to escape the waters of the flood. Hebr 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world & became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. —- What if! Today, Would you get on the Ark? What would you bring with you? First, if God says GO, are you willing? — Gen 7:6 Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters came upon the earth. Gen 6:8 Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. Gen 6:22Noah did this; he did ALL that God commanded him. — Noah was favored by God, he was 600 years old, He was willing & he did ALL that God Commanded! Well I would love to say a resounding yes, but to be real I will have to say only by the grace of God! As for what would I carry with me? That would be as many family & friends that I could persuade to go on the journey with me! It is worthy of some thought! Love Mel
Give Mercy and Get Mercy
Luke 6:37 “Judge not, & you will not be judged; condemn not, & you will not be condemned; forgive, & you will be forgiven; James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Micah 6:8 “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly & to love mercy & to walk humbly with your God.” — God wants us to Be the one to judge last & give mercy first! God wants us to love mercy! Justice is an act of the law & mercy is an act of grace & compassion. Walking humbly with God does help find the correct balance between justice & mercy in a way that glorifies God. When the first murder occurred on earth between Cain & Able, the sentence was, Gen 4:12- When you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength. You shall be a fugitive & a wanderer on the earth.” Gen 4:13 Cain said to the LORD, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.” 4:14 Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, & from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive & a wanderer on the earth, & whoever finds me will kill me.” 4:15 Then the LORD said to him, “Not so! If anyone kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him. — God in the judgment of Cain shows mercy! Our God is a merciful God! We too must learn to be merciful. Mercy always yields mercy! Love Mel
