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Build a Boat, Noah
Hebrews 11:7 'By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.' (NIV)
 The famed evangelist Oral Roberts has said that, 'faith is living on the edge of insecurity.' Faith heroes always challenge the perceived wisdom. In one way or another, they are not 'normal' by most people's standards. God told Noah to build a boat. 'Great,' said Noah, 'what's a boat?' 'You know,' came the reply, 'one of those things you use when it rains a lot.' Noah was excited, but perplexed. 'Great,' he said, 'what's rain?' (Genesis says there had never been rain to the point in time.) When God told Noah to build a boat, it wasn't a balsa-wood boat-in-a-bottle constructed out in the garden shed. Noah built a supermarket-sized boat in his driveway -- and several other people's driveways. It was huge! Tourists came from miles around to take photographs of 'the fool and his boat'. Noah found favour with God -- and saved his family -- because he refused to be ruled by popular opinion. God declared a flood to world that had never seen rain -- and only Noah was prepared to believe him. Were their moments when Noah felt doubt? Of course. Were there times when Noah wished someone else had received the call? Sure. Nevertheless, Noah was prepared to live with the insecurity. That was what made him a world changer, a planet shaker…
Prayer: 'Dear Father, thank you for the example of people like Noah who are obeyed your call even in the face of ridicule. I want to pursue your call on my life whatever the cost, so please, I pray, trust me, call me afresh even today.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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I'm so glad over your teachings. It gives me new inspiration! I hope that you are coming to Sweden sometime in the future?
Jonas Päivärinta, Sweden
Great article, Mal! I placed a link to it on my blog today and have had very positive feedback from people who have read it.
Mark Connor, Australia
This website & the content & especially the fresh approach to ministry are opening new worlds to me! Thanks for burning the box into which I tend to lock my thinking.
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