I have heard it suggested that it is a profitable exercise to write out what one wants on his tombstone and then live the rest of his life making it true. In the spirit of this suggestion, I would like to be described like Noah in Genesis 6:9. In that verse, there are three statements about Noah:
- He was a righteous man
- He was blameless in his generation
- He walked with God
Based on this, I choose to seek purity and righteousness at the core of my being. I seek to live in peace with those who God brings into my life. I also seek to live my life in intimacy with God and daily dependence upon him.
I choose this, but often miss the mark. I thank God that Jesus’ righteousness covers my failings (see 2 Corinthians 5:21).
Edmagoo says
April 15, 2012 at 2:56 PMI stand amazed
scott kelly says
November 29, 1999 at 7:00 PMI've been increasingly curious lately about the extent to which Enoch and Noah "walked with God". Here are two examples of men who lived several hundred years in communion with the Lord. I'm envious of men I know who have served God for 30 years…what did a man in fellowship with Him for 300+ years look like? Our King reveals more of Himself to us over time, as we seek Him earnestly. I have a nagging suspicion that for Enoch and Noah to have "walked with God" meant much more in the Antediluvian world than we have the capacity to imagine in our modern ephemeral state. This conjecture has also led me to meditate on the fact that we will spend eternity walking with and learning about the Creator…always approaching, but never reaching as He continues to reveal more and more of Himself, ad infinitum. It's a pretty humbling and exciting concept to ponder!