Noah heard God’s warning. He believed what God said, and he went right to work. He did not stand in his living room and ask God to manifest the ark in his yard. He did not “name it and claim it” or “mark it and park it.”

Too often, people desire the convenience of the blessing but dismiss the burden of the work. God’s promise does not automatically entitle us to the blessing. We must act on the word that He gives. We take the step of faith that demonstrates our confidence in what He has said.

God promises us the power to get wealth, but He tells us that the person who will not work should not eat either. He promises that His Word will be health to our bones, but we must be good stewards of the physical bodies with which He has blessed us.

Our profession and our conduct must be in agreement. Noah scouted out the forest, felled the trees, sawed the planks, and hammered the nails. He put his faith to work.

God has a plan for our family’s future. Where do we need to pick up a hammer? Let’s behave like we believe and watch God’s promises come to pass. Let’s get to work!

Blessing
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May you do the works of Him Who sent you. Behave like you believe the promises of God. Watch them come to pass, in the name of Jesus!
Today’s Bible Reading: 
Old Testament
Ezekiel 31:1-32:32

New Testament
Hebrews 12:14-29

Psalms & Proverbs
Psalm 113:1-114:8

Proverbs 27:18-20