Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.  Do you want to please God?  Do what Noah did, he trusted God completely. By faith, Noah built a ship in the middle of dry land. He was informed about something he could not see, and acted upon what he was told.

Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

Noah had never seen rain. He lived hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean. Even if he could learn to build a ship, how would he get it to the water? And how about rounding up all the animals?  For 12 years he was laughed at. Yet he trusted God, and outlived everyone who mocked him.

He obeyed God wholeheartedly.  Obedience does not say, I will pray about it, for delayed obedience is disobedience. God does not owe you an explanation. Understanding can wait, obedience cannot.  Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible lessons. The fact of the matter is you will never understand some commands until you first obey them.

Sometimes we try partial obedience:  I'll attend church, but I won't tithe. I'll read my Bible, but I wont forgive the one who hurt me. Partial obedience is disobedience.

James 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Why is obedience so important to God?  Because his word says," If ye love me, keep my commandments".  Anything else is just puppy love.

Psalms 37:23  The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way. 

After the flood God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.  And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.  Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. 

God told Noah, it is time to move on with your life.  Do the things I made you for.  Make love, have children, plant fields, eat meals, do good in business.  Be the best you can be. Do you think the only time God is happy with you is when you're doing spiritual things like reading the Bible, attending church, praying or sharing your faith?  I don't think so.  God enjoys every detail of your life, whether you are working, playing, resting or eating.  He does not miss a thing.

 

Every human activity except sin, can be done for God's pleasure if you do it with an attitude of gratitude.  You can wash dishes, service a machine, sell a car, write a computer program, grow a crop, or raise a family for the glory of God.  Like a proud parent, God enjoys watching us use the talents and abilities He has given to us.

I believe God made us for a purpose, but I also feel His pleasure in us.  Whatever your talents may be, or whatever abilities God has given you, don't misuse them, but start using yours to PLEASE GOD.

I would like to give credit for some of my thoughts and ideas to "My Word for a day", Bible Study Book.

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