Thus Noah did: according to all that God commanded him, so he did. Genesis 6:22



Found in the book of Genesis, chapters 6 – 8, you can read about Noah and his instructions to build a huge boat (ark) that would hold himself, his family and two of each living creature, while God allowed a great flood to destroy what He created, on earth, over a period of 40 days and 40 nights. Noah was around 480 years old when he started this project and it took him approximately 120 years to build the ark, making him 600 years old at the completion of the project.



As I read this information, I’m was shocked at the length of time it took for God’s plan to come to fruition. And Noah, at age 480 years, took on this plan of Gods. I know it was to save his life, but at some point I’d be like…go a head and take me God! LOL. But, Noah was faithful and obedient to God and His plan to save them, the livestock and begin a new life.



This story reminds me of the word “patience.” Just think how patient Noah had to be to go ahead with God’s plan. Maybe a year or two, but 120 years? Yet, Noah loved God and God found grace in the eyes of Noah (Gen 6:8). He knew Noah would complete the project, and he did. Right on time!



God has a plan for your life. He wants you to do something great for Him and what He asks of you most likely will take time, much time. Have you discovered it? Has God found you a faithful servant? When you give God your time and trust in His plan, He blesses you along the way! And when its time to put it into action, God caries it through to fruition with your help. But you must stay loyal and remain patient with God’s timing!



Whatever God has planned for you, take it on with courage and in faith, knowing God can do something amazing with your abilities as you wait patiently for the ripe harvest! Time is in your hands, use it for Him today! God bless!