Noah: Faithful Preacher

 

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” Genesis 6:8

 

For decades he worked with gopher wood;

As a preacher of righteousness alone he stood.

In a world where evil had overtaken good,

He found grace and obeyed and did what he could.

Surely he mourned for those who would not see

That the ark was God’s salvation for all who’d believe.

But scoffers didn’t stop him; he’d heard God’s voice clearly,

So he just kept right on building, and the rest is history.

 

God honored his faith; sprinkled throughout His Word

Are tributes to Noah’s obedience to his Lord.*

And in our own times, where Truth brings a sword,

God’s gracious commendation is still the best reward.

Then to the faithful: keep cutting down trees;

Endure rejection, though it drive you to your knees.

If no one follows, yet God you please,

The difference that’s made is eternity’s.

 

*Hebrews 11:7, 2 Peter 2:5, Ezekiel 14:20, Matthew 24:37