Tuesday, January 8: Genesis 7- Are you connected to Jesus?.

Then the LORD shut him in (16b).
Amidst the ravages of God’s judgment, the tender hand of the Lord shut the ark, securing Noah, his family and animals safely within the ark.
What a stark and telling image. To many, God’s hand was wreaking havoc and judgment. To Noah and his family, God was kind, compassionate and caring. How can this be?
I see here the dual necessity, albeit opposite outcomes, of judgment and mercy!
God is both love and justice…
I am more terrified by this picture than I am comforted.  It is a sad day. Judgment of wicked is never pleasant.
This account foreshadows the final judgment, at that time all those who have called on the name of Jesus will be saved. They will be the ones safely protected from the wrath and judgment of God.
Are you connected to Jesus? Think about it…
Today scripture will be my prayer…
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name (Jesus) under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."  For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:9-13)
Amen.
 

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