Noah’s Obedience and Faith: Building on God’s Foundation
- meetgodattheedgeof
- Aug 30
- 3 min read
Genesis 7:1
When everything was ready, the Lord said to Noah, “Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous.
I love this story of Noah. Not only is it a major display of obedience and faith, but Noah had to convince his family to get in the boat he built. I can hear all the questions: “Do you even know how to make a boat that big?” Or, “You want me to get in there with all those animals? I don’t think so!”
Yet, for Noah to pull this off, he had to have incredible respect from his family. His wife, sons, and their wives must have had great faith in God, like their father, to follow along. Noah’s obedience and faith as the leader of his household made a lasting impact. He not only listened to God but became a godly example to those closest to him. He was willing to put everything on the line in order to follow the Lord.
We live in a different time. Building a massive boat won’t show up on our list of godly tasks. Most of us wouldn’t even know where to begin, and space is limited in any urban area today. But while we may not build an ark, we are still called to build.
Each of us has the opportunity to begin on a firm foundation. From a professional contractor to a child building a simple fort on the beach, we all understand the importance of a strong and reliable foundation. From that point, our amazing Heavenly Father has a plan to build something never seen before—something unique to you.
It could be a ministry that reaches people across the world. It could be a home that provides shelter to the needy in your community. It could even be small wooden boats gifted to children in difficult situations. No matter what is being built, it must begin with Noah’s kind of obedience and faith—believing in God’s plan, putting on your tool belt, and trusting Him step by step.
Most of the time, we don’t see the full blueprint of what God is building in our lives. But with each step and every completed project, we witness His goodness and power. We push forward with confidence, knowing He is the master builder.
In my own life, I know I am building something in God’s will. Some days, I catch a glimpse of what it might be. Other days, I feel completely in the dark. But based on His history of completing great works when we walk in obedience and faith, I’m ready for the next part of the build.
What will your life’s build be? A boat? A ministry? A mission that only God sees right now? Whatever it is, start with a firm foundation, plant your feet, look up, and say: “Here
I am, Lord. I am ready.”
Amen.
Luke 6:46–49
[46] “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? [47] I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. [48] It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. [49] But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house right on the ground, without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.”
