Covenant Promise

Then God told Noah and his sons, "I hereby confirm my covenant with you and your descendants, and with all the animals that were on the boat with you--the birds, the livestock, and all the wild animals--every living creature on earth. Yes, I am confirming my covenant with you. Never again will floodwaters kill all living creatures; never again will a flood destroy the earth." Then God said, "I am giving you a sign of my covenant with you and with all living creatures, for all generations to come. I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth. When I send clouds over the earth, the rainbow will appear in the clouds, and I will remember my covenant with you and with all living creatures. Never again will the floodwaters destroy all life. When I see the rainbow in the clouds, I will remember the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth." Then God said to Noah, "Yes, this rainbow is the sign of the covenant I am confirming with all the creatures on earth."  Genesis 9:8-17

Why is God’s covenant with Noah important to Lent? Who is turning…coming back into a relationship with others? God is clearly stating that He is confirming His covenant with all living creature on the earth—man and animals. Why is this important? God was disappointed in men—they were a rebellious bunch—except for Noah—so He destroyed them all—except for Noah and his family. God changed His mind…He turned back to allow the human race to continue through Noah and his family. It seems that God gave others the chance to “repent” and turn from their wicked ways. Peter tells us that Noah warned the world of God’s righteous judgment.

And God did not spare the ancient world—except for Noah and the seven others in his family. Noah warned the world of God's righteous judgment. So God protected Noah when he destroyed the world of ungodly people with a vast flood. 2 Peter 2:5

People were given the chance to “repent” but they didn’t…and they were destroyed. God promised to never again send a flood to destroy mankind, but what other devastating event could occur to eliminate the wicked and rebellious people today? Obviously the world has once again reached a level of rebellion and disobedience in God’s eyes. How will their destruction come? Are people willing to change their ways any more than the people in Noah’s time were? Do you see that same rebellion in any areas of your life? Are you willing to turn back to God…to repent? Turning to God is what Lent is all about.

Prayer ~ Lord God, If You can turn back…change Your mind…then I certainly can, too. You have shown me a rebellious area in my life and I willingly hand it over to You. I want to think, say and do only things that please You and bring You glory…so please forgive my rebellious attitude, create in me a clean heart—willing to serve and honor You.

Daily Bible Reading: February 21 – Leviticus 24-25

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