Sunday, July 15, 2007

July 16

God Wants Me to Be Faithful

Acting on faith
Hebrews 11:7

Read the Bible through:
AM -
Job 8-10 : PM - Acts 12

By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith
(Heb. 11:7).

Noah's obedient reverence for God caused him to build the ark. He totally trusted God when he had no clue about what was to come with the flood. His faith and obedience were inseparable. God warned him about the flood. Noah's obedient reverence helped him prepare the ark even though he could not possibly fully comprehend what the flood would bring.

In much the same way, blind people have this experience when they trust dogs to lead them. This experience is especially true for those who have been blind since birth. They learn how to totally trust animals they have never seen. Through extensive training and spending time with these animals, they learn to let the dogs guide them. When danger looms, blind people know they can trust the warnings of their dogs.

Lord, teach me how to listen to your warnings and act on faith.