God Always Remembers Us

 Scripture:

“But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and domestic animals that were with him in the ark. God caused a wind to blow over the earth and the waters receded.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬ ‭NET‬

Observation:

God had flooded the entire earth because of man’s unfaithfulness. Every living thing died in the flood, except what He had told Noah to bring into the ark for safety. It was a restart for the entire population, including the animal kingdom. When the floods ended, this verse says, “God remembered Noah.” Even in discipline, God doesn’t forget His people.

Application:

There are times when we are disciplined by the Lord for our disobedience, but He always has a plan for our restoration. He doesn’t judge us, then give up on us. He always remembers us and comes back to restore things if we are willing. It is in God’s nature to bring restoration, even when He brought the punishment. 

Prayer:

Father, thank You for being long suffering with Your people. Thank You for not disciplining us, then forgetting us. You always remember restoration, even in Your discipline. Help me to reflect Your ways as well. Teach me to remember people and to restore relationships that have gone wrong. Help me to serve You and Your people well.

Forever Yours,

Jeff

Walking with God

 Scripture:

“Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭5‬:‭24‬ ‭NET‬‬

Observation:

This little verse is so powerful because it speaks of one of the only men who never died. This is all we know of him, but I would love to know more. The rest of the thought expressed said that he ended up living 365 years on the earth before he was taken by the Lord. We know one thing about him, he walked with God and God took him to heaven.

Application:

I want to live as one who walks with God. I long to be a real man of God that is in tune with my Father and doing His will in the earth. I want to know His heart, His voice, and His desires. I want to know Him deeply and powerfully. God is looking for those who simply want to walk in step with Him. His goal for us is that He would be our God and we would be His people. I want to be His people!

Prayer:

Father, teach me the secrets of walking with You like Enoch did. I am intrigued by this person You created and brought back to You after 365 years. Let my life be the life of one who walks with God. Let me live a life You can trust and that You are close to. I want to know You deeply.

Forever Yours,

Jeff

Decisions Determine Destiny

 Scripture:

“The man said, “The woman whom you gave me, she gave me some fruit from the tree and I ate it.””Genesis‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬ ‭NET‬‬

Observation:

When God confronted Adam about his sin, he blamed the woman God had given him. Ever since that day, we humans have been known for making excuses for our disobedience. The decisions we make have dire consequences and we must take them seriously. Adam’s sin is still affecting the entire human race.

Application:

Our decisions affect those who are coming after us. When we make decision, they not only affect us, but our children and their children. We must take this into consideration when we want to do our own thing or disobey the voice of the Lord. We must not only think of ourselves, but think how my choices will impact those who are coming after me. Decisions have consequences and we must think them through before we flippantly make them.

Prayer:

Father, decisions determine destiny. Help me to make right decisions that will make a greater impact for You and Your kingdom. Help me to think through each decision I make so they are not selfish or self-centered. Help me do what is right above what is convenient. Teach me to walk in accordance with Your will all the days of my life. I want to walk in Your blessing and I want those who come after me to be blessed.

Yours,

Jeff