Now the Lord observed the extent of the people’s wickedness, and he saw that all their thoughts were consistently and totally evil. So the Lord was sorry he had ever made them. It broke his heart…But Noah found favor with the Lord. Gensis 6:5-9 NLT

Several years ago, I began to wonder what it meant to be a friend of God. I had run across a verse in Psalms that said,

Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who fear him. With them he shares the secrets of his covenant. Psalm 25:14 NLT

The Lord confides in those who fear him. Psalm 25:14 NIV

From that verse I prayed and asked God to share His secrets with me…to break my heart with what breaks His. That is still my prayer today. There are so many people in our world today that need a friend. When the Lord looks down at the extent of the peoples’ wickedness, his eyes also roam the earth looking for one of His friend’s whom he can strengthen that will do his will .

Before the flood came, Noah preached many years trying to rescue the perishing. Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded. As I pray again this morning, Lord, break my heart with what breaks your’s…I hear…

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Recently, someone showed up at our door who fits that description. She is now living in our spare bedroom. Just like Noah and the Ark, God brings people in your life that he is longing to save and keep alive. Will you do everything exactly as God commands you?

Posted: October 16th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
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