Bible Poetry Reading Plan: Proverbs 11-12
Genesis 6:6, 8 (NIV); The LORD was grieved that He had made man on the earth, and His heart was
filled with pain… But Noah found favour in the eyes of the LORD.
Through the flood we see God’s fingers at work, weaving the tapestry of redemption that will find
completion on the cross. The seed that will bruise the head of the enemy cannot be corrupt. Had God
left the earth alone, creation would have turned away from Him completely. And so the flood itself was
a redemptive act – a way to preserve creation by purging it of wickedness.
Noah alone walked righteously in the midst of a wicked and depraved generation. And so God worked
through him, protecting him and his family and creating a universal covenant with them. The covenant
God made with Noah is for all people of all generations. (See Gen. 8:20-9:17) And through this
covenant, we are profoundly reminded that God values life and He desires relationship with humanity.
He pledges that He will never again curse the ground because of man’s rebellion and He promises
that He will never destroy the earth with a flood. He is so adamant that He creates a universal sign
of His promise – the rainbow. But it is in this covenant that God also restates the uniqueness of man
and the value of his life: “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the
image of God has God made man. “ (Gen 9:6)
Like Noah, those who cling fiercely to God amidst wickedness can be used as a catalyst for His work.
Perhaps God wants to use you in order to show Himself as a Redeemer to someone else. Be faithful
to Him and see how He uses you!
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Recall a time that God has been faithful to you, a time when He refused to give up on you.
Spend some time worshipping Him for His faithfulness.
2. Think of an area in your life where it is difficult to be righteous. What are the obstacles? In
listening prayer, ask God how He wants to help you remain righteous and blameless in this
situation.
3. Ask God to use you today. Ask Him if there’s anything specific He wants of you today and
surrender yourself wholly to His will.
