"Noah and Sons Build the Ark"TO CHEW ON: "But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God." (Genesis 6:8,9)
Have you ever been the only person or family doing something, or NOT doing something? That’s what it was like for Noah and his family. While all the other people were sinning and living like they pleased, Noah was famous for something else. He had the reputation of being good. He was known as someone who pleased God.
Can you imagine how he must have been teased and called all kinds “Goody-goody” names? Some people probably plotted ways to try to get Noah and his family to do bad things. When there was a celebration or wild party in town, guess who wouldn’t be invited?
But Noah resisted the temptation to follow the crowd. Instead he stuck to his God-pleasing ways.
Which character qualities do you think Noah had?
PRAYER: Dear God, help me to have Noah’s courage to resist wrong living. Amen.
SECOND HELPING: Strong You
Can you think of a time when you or someone from your family was the only person doing something, or not dong something? I'm sure it wasn't easy.
We all need help to stand alone. Memorize this verse now to help you remember who is with you and will help you next time you’re tempted to follow the crowd:
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
~ 1 Corinthians 10:13
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