The temptations, trials, and wickedness of this world can sometimes seem overwhelming. When we observe the behavior of our fellow man, it can even be daunting to think about keeping our families pure. But there was a time in which the WHOLE EARTH was given over to continually thinking evil. And in THAT TIME, Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. What a wonderful TESTIMONY OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS! He acknowledged one righteous man’s heart through the thick of all that evil. Moreover, God warned Noah of an impending judgment upon the wicked and gave him instructions on how to prepare for the Flood. Moved with godly fear (Hebrews 11:7), Noah responded by heeding all of God’s instructions (Genesis 6:22). Thus, Noah and his family were saved through God’s saving grace (1 Peter 3:20)!

5 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 

6 And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.

7 So the Lord said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.” 

8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

~ Genesis 6:5-8

Holy God. There are times that I observe what’s going on in this world, and I get really distressed. The news media constantly informs me of the evils surrounding us. Ongoing wars, murders, oppressions, and tragedies abound. And we are constantly bombarded with fears of what can potentially come next! But no matter how fallen this world is presently, I pray that You will enable me and my family to have a similar faith as Noah and his household. Thank You for the comforts, and even the warnings, revealed in Your Scripture. Thank You for paving the way for me to prepare for the Judgement that You are bringing upon the wicked (2 Peter 3:1-18). I pray that Your grace will be extended to us. Please save me and my family from this world full of evil. I want us to live with You throughout eternity. May we always be thankful, and conduct ourselves appropriately in response to Your grace. Amen.