God told Noah to build a huge boat. You know the story. But can you imagine all the ridicule he received as he was building it? Everyone surely thought he was insane. His neighbors didn’t know about the flood that was coming and I’m sure they thought Noah had completely lost it.

I remember in ’83 and ’84 we had a big Gospel festival in London, England.  22 million people in that city!  A clergyman wrote to me and said, “You’re from South America.  They love you a lot down there.  Why don’t you preach over there and not here?  This is a British culture.”

You know, I think we can all learn from Noah’s bold faith - I did. Even in the face of skepticism and ridicule, he still followed what God asked him to do – and that’s what we did in London. Noah preserved his family and humanity by doing so. And we were able to lead thousands to Jesus in London, England.

St. Paul writes, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God...” This verse indicates that following God means not conforming to this world. So when you follow God, there will probably be critics and cynics. But God will reveal His will and you will know what is right. So go out boldly to reach your world. You’ll never regret following God’s unique plan for your life- even when some people think you’re losing it.                         

This is Luis Palau.