Generations of Noah (Found)

Generations of Noah (Found)

Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Recently in Generations of Noah (Walk) we learned of some of the things that Noah must do in order to walk with God. We learned that if One wants to have a true relationship with God, they must be prepared to commit themselves to a long and continuous walk. This walk will take the Believer through every possible scenario of life. It will take One over the mountains, through the valleys, through rain, through snow, through floods, etc… We also learned that contrary to what some may have come to believe, this walk requires action from the Believer. If One chooses to go with God, they must also move as he moves. Without reciprocation of movement or action there can be no walk and therefore no relationship. For through that walk, God becomes familiar with the Believer and visa versa. Today let us continue with the examination of Noah's walk with God.

Whether physical or spiritual, every great structure requires four elements. The strength of these elements will help determine the structure's longevity and status. First, a great structure must have a great foundation. A structure's existence begins and finishes with the strength of its foundation. After the laying of this foundation, One may then start to build upon it. And, when built on this strong foundation, a structure will be able to withstand the agitations and disturbances which nature will inevitably bring its way. Secondly, every great structure requires time and care. In order to prevent and limit mistakes a great structure takes painstaking time and care to build. Thirdly, every great structure requires great effort. The size of the effort must match the size of the structure. Without the exertion of great physical and spiritual power, one cannot expect to build a great structure.

This is also true with all relationships. The structure of a great relationship is no different than that of a great house. One does not instantaneously have a great house; and so One cannot instantaneously have a great relationship. On a strong foundation, with time, care, and effort, both must be carefully built. Those relationships which are unable to weather the storms of life are those which are built on weak foundations with very little time, care and effort. Therefore, contrary to what some may have come to believe, a good relationship with God is not automatic.

Through One's walk is how the relationship with God is built. Noah did not instantaneously have a great union with God. With the careful participation of both, their relationship is established and carefully built over time. This is how God knew that he could trust Noah to build the ark. After years of walking with Noah, he has seen and gathered enough evidence to use in making a reasoned judgement about his character. And this also applies with God in reference to Noah. Through their walk, Noah has seen the evidence of God's character. Though he has never seen a flood of that magnitude, when God approaches him about the ark, he faithfully obeys. He does not need to see the flood, but he has seen the evidence presented to him by a God whom he has come to know as trustworthy and always faithful.

Now, as with all things, Noah's walk or relationhip has a Beginning . With the examination of Gen 6:8, One will find that God has given the Believer this Beginning (Genesis 6:8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.found.'

Definitions Merriam Webster
1. Found(trans vrb) 1 : to take the first steps in building 2 : to set or ground on something solid : BASE 3 : to establish (as an institution) often with provision for future maintenancefound' One will find the first steps to how Noah starts to build his relationship with God. Let us implant the definitions into the body of the verse so that One can gain a clear understanding.
A. But Noah took the first steps in building (found 1), set or ground on something solid , based (found 2), or established (as an institution) often with provision for future maintenance (found 3grace'

2. Grace: (n)1 a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace 2 b archaic :MERCY, PARDON d : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency e : a temporary exemption : REPRIEVEgrace,' One will find what Noah's relationship with God is first established on. Let us also implant these definitions into the body of the verse so that One can gain a clearer understanding.
A. But Noah found unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification (grace 1a), a virtue coming from God (grace 1b), a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace (grace 1c), mercy, pardon (grace 2b), disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency (grace 2d), a temporary exemption , and reprieve (grace 2e) in the eyes of the LORD.

After a careful examination of the definitions, Believers should notice that in the construction of Noah's relationship, God provides the first and most important element which is required in the building of all structures. Grace which is a foundation of God's relationship with Noah is always present. If you will notice, Noah does not have to lay it or prepare it, all he has to do is find or realise it. And after he has found it, he can either choose to build on it or he can choose to leave it.

What Believers must understand is that from the beginning of creation Grace has always been present for man. If God is there in the beginning then Grace is there with him; it has to be. This is because Grace is part of God's essential character. And since it is part of this character, it is there with him in the beginning and it is there with him at the Finish.

There is another reason why Grace is always there for man. This reason stems from man's construction. Being composed partly of flesh, man is prone to sin or fall. And since this is the case, God has instituted Grace as a means for reformation and redemption. It would be unfair not to institute a means of redemption for a creation which One has created with such an inclination.

If One will study the fall of Adam they will see the evidence of this Grace. Grace must be there at that fall, because, if it is not present, then God would have destroyed all of mankind after that event. But because of his ever present Grace, God gives man a chance to reform and redeem himself.

Finally the foundation for man's relationship with God has always existed. And since God is immutable,it is immutable. As long as he does not change, it will not change. Though some may like to believe it to be, Grace is not an individual possession. It is not designed exclusively for some. It is given as a foundation for the regeneration and sanctification of all mankind. Grace only becomes exclusive when there is a rejection from those who refuse to take advantage of the opportunity that God has presented them for their regeneration and preservation.

"Grace unused is Grace refused. Grace refused is Grace abused."


Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

Romans 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which [was bestowed] upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.