Noah did everything exactly as God commanded him.
MATTHEW 7:24 (MSG)
These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus' instruction is foundational for a solid flood-proof life.
DAILY FODDER
How do you work Jesus' words into your life?
PRAYER
Lord God, help me put a "For Sale" sign on my petty projects of instant gratification. With your love in my heart, let me find the solid grounds for hope today. And let me start building arks of fellowship and faith. Your word is waterproof. Your wisdom is fear proof. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.