Arugono's Thoughts

I am Noah.

For all those who are wondering what is up with my sudden affilation with Noah. You see I just went through water baptism last Sunday and took the baptism name of Noah.

Noah means comforter.

The story of Noah's life involves not one but two great and tragic floods.. The world in Noah's day was flooded with evil. The number of those who remembered the God of creation, perfection, and love had dwindled to one. Of God's people, only Noah was left. God's response to the severe situation was a 120-year-long last chance, during which he had Noah build a graphic illustration of the message of his life. Nothing like a huge boat on dry land to make a point! For Noah, obedience meant a long-term commitment to a project.

Many of us have trouble sticking to any project, whether or not it is directed by God. It is interesting that the length of Noah's obedience was greater than the lifespan of people today. The only-comparable long-term project is our very lives. But perhaps this is the greatest challenge Noah's life gives us-to live, in acceptance of God's grace, an entire lifetime of obedience and gratitude.

Strength and accomplishments:
- Only follower of God left in his generation
- Second father of human race
- Man of patience, consistency, and obedience
Weakness and mistake:
-Got drunk and embarassed himself in front of his sons
Lessons from his life:
- God is faithful to those who obey Him
- God does not always protect us from trouble, but cares for us in spite of trouble
- Obedience is a long-term commitment
- We may be faithful but our sinful nature always travels with us
Occupation:
- Farmer, shipbuilder, preacher
Key verse:
"Noah did everything just as God commanded him" (Genesis 6:22)

Much of the information here came from my shepherd Guan Rui.

I hope to be like Noah, righteous and obedient.