Faith During Criticism: Noah Hall of Faith

   "To learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm amid severe testings." George Mueller
   Noah was on the earth during a time of great wickedness. God looked throughout the earth and found only one righteous man, Noah. Could you imagine that? If you were Noah how would you feel? It would be neat for God to say you are righteous. But, then you would be alone in your faith. I don't know bout you but if I did not have godly friends I am not sure I could face some of the trials I go through. 
   Then, after God finds Noah faithful, God tells Noah to build an ark. Mind you, there may not have been rain before this time and God told Noah to build an ark on land. If you were a bystander what would you be thinking? You would probably think Noah was crazy, especially because he is building a large ark on land. More than likely Noah received criticism for what he was doing. 
   This is a time when no one believes in God, Noah is building a boat on land that is huge, and it probably took years to build this ark. Just picture what physical, mental, emotional, and even spuritual pain Noah and his family must have gone through. But, if Noah had not followed God in faith what would have happened? We would not be here today. Without Noah being willing to follow God we would not exist. 
In life, we may be asked to do crazy things. But, we must remember to be like Noah and follow God's plan no matter what criticisms we get.
   So, would you have been willing to do as Noah did even through the criticisms he probably received? Will you be willing to do what God calls you to do no matter what trials you face?
   Genesis 6-8, Psalm 119:133, James 1:12
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