Genesis 6:9-22
A lifestyle of obedience requires commitment and perseverance. Noah needed both as he obeyed the Lord’s instructions to build a large boat with a roof, doors, and three decks. God spelled out the exact measurements, the type of wood to use, and the way to make the vessel watertight. It was essential that Noah adhere to every detail if the ark was to house all the animals and stay afloat.
Many people in the Bible saw obedience as their goal. Abraham determined to go wherever God led. Moses felt inadequate but still carried out the Lord’s plan. Paul did an about-face to become Christ’s disciple. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to follow the path of righteousness.
Evangelism –
John Chinaman and the Atheist
John Chinaman was at one time questioned by an atheist:
“What are you going to do first, John Chinaman,” inquired the atheist, “when you get to heaven?”
“First of all,” responded John Chinaman, “I am going find the Lord Jesus Christ and thank Him for saving me.”
“Fine,” sneered the atheist, “And what will you do next?”
John Chinaman thought for a moment before he answered.
Next, he replied, “I am going to search until I find the missionary who came to my country and told me about Jesus Christ, and then thank him for coming.”
“Yes, and what then?” inquired the atheist, with a mocking smile.
“Then,” said John Chinaman, “I am going to find the one who gave the money so that the missionary could come, and I could hear about Jesus and be saved, for I want to thank him too.”
With that the atheist walked away and was seen no more. - Oswald J. Smith
Thought
"The glory of God is a living man; and the life of man consists in beholding God."
— Irenaeus
[Message No: 6599]
A lifestyle of obedience requires commitment and perseverance. Noah needed both as he obeyed the Lord’s instructions to build a large boat with a roof, doors, and three decks. God spelled out the exact measurements, the type of wood to use, and the way to make the vessel watertight. It was essential that Noah adhere to every detail if the ark was to house all the animals and stay afloat.
Many people in the Bible saw obedience as their goal. Abraham determined to go wherever God led. Moses felt inadequate but still carried out the Lord’s plan. Paul did an about-face to become Christ’s disciple. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to follow the path of righteousness.
Evangelism –
John Chinaman and the Atheist
John Chinaman was at one time questioned by an atheist:
“What are you going to do first, John Chinaman,” inquired the atheist, “when you get to heaven?”
“First of all,” responded John Chinaman, “I am going find the Lord Jesus Christ and thank Him for saving me.”
“Fine,” sneered the atheist, “And what will you do next?”
John Chinaman thought for a moment before he answered.
Next, he replied, “I am going to search until I find the missionary who came to my country and told me about Jesus Christ, and then thank him for coming.”
“Yes, and what then?” inquired the atheist, with a mocking smile.
“Then,” said John Chinaman, “I am going to find the one who gave the money so that the missionary could come, and I could hear about Jesus and be saved, for I want to thank him too.”
With that the atheist walked away and was seen no more. - Oswald J. Smith
Thought
"The glory of God is a living man; and the life of man consists in beholding God."
— Irenaeus
[Message No: 6599]
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