"So he waited.... Then he waited.... Then God spoke to Noah, saying go out of the ark, you and your wife and your son's wives with you."
Many months had gone by and now we finally see the Lord giving Noah the go ahead to leave the ark. In previous verses, we saw that Noah found favor with God, and that he was careful to obey all His words, and in this we are truly amazed at Noah's faith and trust in the Lord. But even more astonishing was his patience. Cramped, smelly quarters, lacking freedom of movement, boredom, snappy animals (four and two legged) may have been just the tip of the iceberg that could test the patience of even the best. Like Noah, as well as you and I, we could be sorely tested as we wait on the Lord. Open doors, closed doors, ministry opportunities, frustrations because things aren't going as we want, even fear, malaise or not wanting to go tests our patience. "But God remembered..." (Gen 8:1). And God as He did with Noah He does for us, granting all of His grace for us to wait, listen and obey as He wills His perfect plans for our lives.
Pastor Russell
Opportunities (10/05/2025)
Women's Prayer - Happens this Saturday the 11th, here at the chapel at 7:30 a.m. Join the men for worship, and then break off with the other ladies in the overflow for a time of prayer.
Don't Take a Prayer Need Home With You - Right after the service, men and women are available to pray for any need you may have. Don't leave church without receiving prayer.
Prayer Points
Lahaina Recovery - Continue to keep in prayer the people of Lahaina and for the entirety of Maui. Long term effects and status of rebuilding, housing for the displaced, job recovery and financial ramifications all come into recovery efforts.
River of Life Mission - Continue to keep the ROLM in prayer during their ongoing outreach into the community. Keep the staff as well as the guests and ministry partners in prayer.
California Wildfire - Continue to pray for the many families affected by the fires.
East Coast - Continue to pray for the ongoing hurricane relief work on the east coast.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - As the Middle East heats up, pray for the nation of Israel along with all of those in this region who have come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
