A Vessel of Salvation

I hope all of us will agree that one of our favourite Sunday class stories is the life story of Noah. When we read chapter 6 in Genesis, verse 5 goes like this: When the Lord saw how wicked everyone on earth was and how evil their thoughts were all the time, He was sorry that He had ever made them and put them on earth. He was so filled with regret that He said, “I will wipe out these people I have created, and also the animals and the birds, because I am sorry that I made any of them.” But the Lord was pleased with Noah.

On one side, there is a whole lot of people who gave regret to the Lord. Immediately, when God turned His face towards Noah, He couldn't resist Himself from giving a plan to save the next generation.

How are we? When God looks at us, can He give us the same certificate—that He is pleased to the extent that even if the whole world is against Him, He finds us pleasing unto Him?

Followed in the story is the great redemption of Noah's family and the animals. Our God can still redeem people. But are we ready to be used? Are we like Noah? Can we be His vessel of salvation?

Dear God, may we bring joy to your heart. May we carry your plan of redemption to the generation we live in. May Your favour rest on us. Use us dear Lord.

In Jesus' name we pray,

Amen.