Scripture to Read: Genesis 8:13-19
As the water receded and the earth dried out, God told Noah, in Genesis 8:16-17,“ Go out from the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons' wives with you. 17 Bring out with you every living thing that is with you of all flesh—birds and animals and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth—that they may swarm on the earth, and be fruitful and multiply on the earth.” We know that Noah had sent out the dove(s) three different times and knew the water had receded. But God still spoke to Noah, showing Noah His gracious provision and that it was safe to leave the ark. God loves to talk to us every day as well. He guides our lives through His Word and through His Holy Spirit, who lives in us. We can only hear God clearly if we are daily in His Word and fellowshipping with Him daily through prayer. But if we are not spending time in God’s Word every day and if we’re not praying daily, then we should not be surprised when we don’t hear God’s voice. God desires us to know His will each day and He loves for us to passionately pursue our fellowship with Him. But we have to willingly choose to fellowship with our Lord and His Word. As God spoke to Noah, God also gave Noah the same command that He had given to Adam in Genesis 1:28, to “be fruitful and multiply.” God gave this command because mankind and the animal kingdom were starting over.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about how He speaks to us and why?
2. How are you making sure to hear God’s voice daily and to know His will with little or no doubt?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!