David Bahn - Reflections

How much do we really need along life's way? 

The story of Noah and the ark is really the story of Noah and God. We all have a place in the Story of God...through Jesus, for his glory, and our eternal joy.

God will destroy the world, but he will save Noah and his family and the animals. Times may be difficult BUT God is always at work for our good. 

God goes beyond just the basics - even when directing Noah to build the ark.

Too often we want to fit in rather than stand out from the crowd. God wants people to be exceptional in their love, grace, godliness, and mercy. Noah was such a man. Jesus is The Exception for all time. 

We do what we do because we believe what we believe. What do you believe? Are you showing it in everyday ways? 

Evil is easily seen and all too often obvious. God's people need to be exceptions to that. And when we fail, we can thank God for the perfect exception in Jesus!

How do you learn the hard lessons of life? Your own school of hard knocks? Or through the mistakes of others? Noah has something to teach us about God's ways - far beyond the flood. 

What kind of grief did God experience in these ancient days when the evil of men and women grew unfettered? 

Who are your heroes? Large and in charge people? Godly and humble servants? The Hero of Heaven is mighty to save...and we need such a hero desperately!