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.

The Music of My Heart - The Symphony that Calms my Fear

And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind (having a fresh and mental attitude). Ephesians 4:23

When I'm bone tired in my soul from all of life's activities and relationships, music is an avenue the Holy Spirit uses to renew my mind.  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...Romans 12:2.

The Holy Spirit speaks to me through music.  On the way to work this morning it was raining and the song "Bring on the Rain" comes to my mind so I pulled over to the side of the road to search for this song. And, yes, it is a song my daddy used to encourage me more than once.

Another day has almost come and gone.  Can't imagine what else could go wrong.  Sometimes I'd like to hide away somewhere and lock the door.  A single battle lost but not the war. Tomorrow's another day. And I'm thirsty anyway So bring on the rain. It's almost like the hard times circle 'round.  A couple drops and they all start coming down.  Yeah, I might be defeated, And I might hang my head.  I might be barely breathing - but I'm not dead, no ('cause) Tomorrow's another day and I'm thirsty anyway so bring on the rain. I'm not gonna let it get me down.  I'm not gonna cry.  And I'm not gonna lose any sleep tonight ('cause) Tomorrow's another day and I am not afraid, so bring on the rain.   Bring on the Rain by Jo Dee Messina

While this song is playing, I hear my daddy say "come on with it" which is a statement he would use when he had to face a challenge.  And also, "you might as well pull up those boot straps" which is what he said to me when I was growing up and he had given a task that I dreaded.

The song that came on next was amazingly just what my mind needed:  As I go along life's journey, I'm reaping better than I sow, I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.  I thank God for all His blessings, and mercy He's bestowed.  I'm drinking from my saucer cause my cup has overflowed.  So Lord, help my not to grumble about the tough rows I have hoed. I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.  Drinking from my Saucer

And next, Nicole C Mullen sings Music of My Heart:  I'm not ashamed to tell the whole world, without You, I'm nothing at all, that I have strings in need of mending.  I'm out of tune in certain parts.  So strong the chords of mercy.  Restore my soul completely.  Lay Your hand upon me.  And this instrument will breathe.  'Cause You're the music of my heart....

The symphony that calms my fear.
Music of My Heart by Nicole C Mullen