We live in a world where people go back on their word. Husbands and wives betray each other, children lie to their parents. Co-workers and friends betray one another to get ahead. It’s hard to know who to trust. So often those in authority hurt their subordinates to make an extra buck or cover a mistake they made.As I read today’s passage I can’t help but compare those around me to people in scripture. We see Noah and his family starting life over again after God destroyed the earth because of its evil ways. All of creation is gone and it’s up to a few people who are given a second chance, to do it right. I don’t know about you, but I would be a bit paranoid. I would feel extreme pressure to not screw up.
God must have known that Noah needed some reassurance too, because he makes a promise to Noah. He promises to never destroy the earth with a flood again. This is a promise Noah can count on. He knows God won’t go back on his word. So the next time is starts to sprinkle Noah can jump in the puddles and in the boat.
God keeps his word. Remember that the next time someone betrays you. We worship a God who will never go back on his promises. Life will have its struggles, but we can count on a faithful God.
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