Devotion:
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Read Genesis 8:15-19.
As I was developing this sermon series on “Hope During The Storm” I kept being drawn to this story of the great flood, the greatest storm that humanity and the whole Creation ever faced. The humans had become so evil in all of their thoughts and actions that God had to put a stop to it. Thankfully, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:8) and obeyed God’s instructions for saving all of Creation. Though the flood was extremely destructive, it also provided an opportunity for God and humans to start over in our relationship.
I do not know how much God guides the storms of life, if at all. I just know that they are part of life in the midst of a fallen Creation. They come as literal weather events, but also in many other ways. Some of them are very destructive. But no matter what they have left in their wake, the Bible reminds us in many places that God can give us a new start in life. God can help us to pick up any pieces that are left from the storm and move forward with new life and new opportunities. Let this scene of Noah, his family and all the creatures coming out of the Ark remind you today of God’s guiding presence with you in the midst of, and after, the storm.
Personal Worship Option:
Consider this prayer or one in your own words: God of Noah, I thank you that you have carried me through the storms of my life. Help me to always remember that you are with me and will see me through and beyond in other storms that may come my way. Through Christ, Amen.
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