Noah Had A Big Call - What About You?

I've been thinking about Noah and his calling.  Noah had quite a few challenges.

1. It had never rained on the earth. So it was definitely hard for folks to believe the earth would be destroyed by water.

2.  Folks probably thought he was a little eccentric and who could believe why God would enlist such a person to do His work.  They probably knew some of his past failures and/or sins.

3.  He was mocked by his friends.

4.  He was mocked by his neighbors.

5.  His own family discouraged him.

6.  He had NEVER built a boat before.

7.  He didn't have many helpers.

But even though he could hear the whispers of ridicule from others and for sure he was the talk of the community, God's voice was louder.  He had a calling deep inside that he couldn't ignore.  And I bet when he was out there working on that big ole ark by himself, he had the opportunity to commune with God.  That alone would be worth it - to gain a closer walk with Jehovah God.  And I bet God instilled some great truths that he never would have learned except that it happened just exactly like it did.

We should be thankful for Noah, because without his obedience we would not be here.  He and his family were remnants.  God always saves a remnant.  And, even though all of his family were not "sold out" or "convinced", they reaped the benefit of his obedience and were saved.  

Let this beautiful story of Noah be an encouragement to us.  That calling that you "can't not do" has a bigger cause than yourself.  Let God's voice speak louder than those whispers. Your calling just might be instrumental in saving those you love.  

And if you don't think you have a calling, listen closer.

I'm Looking Forward to Being an Old Person

I saw this video on Facebook this morning - a son playing the guitar while his elderly mother played the harmonica. The song, "Blessed Assurance".  It got me thinking.

  Click here to see video.

I have always loved old people, especially those who still have the music in them.  The older I get the more I love them. I hope I get to be one someday!!!  I had the best grandmothers! I decided today that I am going to be a good old person.  You know that old person that lives life free.  The older I get the easier that is.  Well, it's not easier physically.  My body doesn't "feel" free.  It feels pretty immobile sometimes, but spiritually and emotionally, there's less comparison with others and less awareness of what others are thinking of me.  I'm not sure why age brings a license to "be bold" but I like it. I suppose it's because I have my sites on heaven and spending eternity with my sweet Jesus.

So for now, instead of gasping as the age goes up each year, I'm going to be planning those acts that make those young "whippersnappers" gasp!  LOL.

I do not know the folks in the video but I sure am grateful that he shared it.  It made my day!!

FYI - a whippersnapper is a young and inexperienced person considered to be presumptuous or overconfident.