Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Brain Vs. Feet & Mouths

BRAIN VERSUS FEET & MOUTHS
Genesis 6
The Message vv.5-8: “God saw that human evil was out of control. People thought evil, imagined evil—evil, evil, evil from morning to night. God was sorry that He had made the human race in the first place; it broke His heart. God said, ‘I’ll get rid of my ruined creation, make a clean sweep: people, animals snakes and bugs, birds—the works. I’m sorry I made them.’
“But Noah was different. God liked what He saw in Noah.”

Apostle Paul got how awesome is Jesus’ gift of salvation. He did what many people don’t do—he set out to proclaim the Gospel of Christ immediately after his conversion (see Committed Zeal devotion). Paul didn’t waste time communicating what his brain knew to his feet and mouth. After regaining his sight, he spent time with disciples in Damascus. Then he began preaching that Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 9:18-22, 18:5-6).

As a Pharisee, Paul knew the Old Testament (Acts 26:4-5). Did Paul remember Noah’s obedience to God as he began his ministry? Noah shows people how to live by faith instead of sight. When God instructed Noah to build an ark, (because He was going to send a flood to the earth and destroy all life in Genesis 6:17), Noah obeyed. Never mind that he’d never seen one drop of rain, nor had any idea what an ark is.

Both these men display what it means to walk with the Lord. Instead of thinking, and doubting, they got to work immediately. Noah built an ark, despite ridicule from family and neighbors. Paul was so grateful for Jesus’ gift of salvation—that he never shut up—talking about Jesus being the Messiah for the rest of his life.

We know, as God’s kids, that His Spirit indwells us permanently. We’re assured of our salvation. Do we get it that there’s a difference between having salvation and walking with the Lord? Does having eternal security prompt us to feel privileged for that walk? Using our feet and mouths to share our faith doesn’t have to be monumental—like Noah’s having saved all life from destruction.

Most likely, our lives will appear common. We’ll probably live godly lives in the midst of people who don’t agree with our priorities. But in crisis (KRI-sis means emergency) situations, the difference will be obvious—to even the most casual observer.

Take Home Nugget


Both the simple and hectic lives show who’s (or what’s) peoples’ Master. God’s kids are taught to give God their problems, providing us much peace. The world applauds complicated, clawing-to-get-ahead lives where people are often frantic. Who do you think God will entrust with more?

Enlarge my faith, Lord, so that I trust;
Obeying you whenever, wherever I must.
J.D. Griffith
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