Episode #17: Unshakeable Faith and the Power of Works (Part 2)

How does the story of Noah illustrate the profound connection between faith and obedience? Join me, Stephanie, on the All Is Well podcast as we unpack the remarkable journey of Noah, whose unwavering trust in God's commands led to monumental outcomes. We'll begin with Hebrews 11 to understand how faith is essential in pleasing God and fostering spiritual growth. Then, we'll turn to James 2 to see why faith must be paired with action. Through the lens of Genesis 6, witness how Noah's commitment to God's meticulous instructions not only ensured the survival of his family and countless animal species but also demonstrated the transformative power of acting upon divine guidance.

In the second part of our episode, we delve into the divine rewards of Noah's faithfulness. Reflecting on God's command to Noah and his sons to "be fruitful and multiply," we see a call for continual growth and reaching higher spiritual heights. This segment emphasizes that stagnation is a choice, and through faith and purposeful action, we can unlock greater blessings and spiritual elevation. Conclude the journey with meditative scriptures about faith and Noah's life, and receive an invitation to embrace faith fully with a heartfelt salvation prayer. Tune in for an inspiring exploration that challenges you to trust God's plans and take bold steps towards your spiritual development.

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Faith and Obedience in Noah's Life

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Hello , my name is Stephanie . Welcome to the All Is Well podcast . My mission is to teach people the Word of God and emphasize its importance in their daily lives . I'm glad you decided to join me today . Let's get started . Welcome to episode 17 .

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So for this episode I will continue the message of faith and dive into Noah's life and how he believed God and how God blessed Noah and his family . Let's get started . Let's turn on over to Hebrews , chapter 11 . So let's read Hebrews , chapter 11 , verse 1 and 2 . Verse 1 and 2 .

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Now , faith is the substance of things hoped for , the evidence of things not seen , for by it the elders obtained a good testimony . By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God , so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible . Let's go down to verse 6 in chapter 11 . But without faith it is impossible to please him , for he who comes to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him . So remember , just as we reviewed in the last episode , without faith it is impossible to please God . So we need faith to please God , because he's always calling us to go to the next level . But with faith , it allows you to trust God . Put your trust in God so that way he can elevate you and take you to a higher level . He wants to increase you , move you up . So when he commands you and he tells you to do something and it looks difficult , that's when your faith needs to step in and trust God , and then he will elevate you . He wants to bring you up , not leave you at the same level that you're in .

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So now let's jump on over to James , chapter 2 . So in James , chapter 2 , verse 18, . But someone will say you have faith and I have works . Show me your faith without your works , and I will show you my faith by my works . You believe that there is one God . You do well , even the demons believe and tremble . But do you want to know , o foolish man , that faith without works is dead ? Was not Abraham , our father , justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar ? Do you see that faith was working together with his works ? And the scripture was fulfilled , which says of God . You see , then , that a man is justified by works and not by faith . Only Faith without works is dead . And then let's go down to 26 . For as a body without the spirit is dead , so faith without works is dead also .

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So now let's take a closer look at Noah's life and see how he implemented this in his life . So let's turn on over to Genesis , chapter 6 . Genesis 6 , verse 11 the earth also was corrupt before God , and the earth was filled with violence . So God looked upon the earth and indeed it was corrupt , for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth Verse 13 . And God said to Noah the end of all flesh has come before me , for the earth is filled with violence through them . And behold , I will destroy them with the earth .

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Make yourself an ark of gopher wood , make rooms in the ark so right here God is giving him an instruction and covered inside and outside with pitch . And this is how you shall make it the length of the ark shall be 300 cubits , its width fifty cubits and its height thirty cubits . You shall make a window for the ark and you shall finish it to a cubit from above and set the door of the ark in its side . You shall make it with lower , second and third decks . And behold , I myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth to destroy from under heaven . All flesh , and which is the breath of life , everything is on the earth , shall die . But I will establish my covenant with you and he shall go into the ark . You , your sons , your wife and your sons , wives , with you , and of every living thing , of all flesh , shall bring two of every sort into the ark to keep them alive with you . They shall be male and female . Of the birds after their kind , of animals , and of every creeping thing of the earth after its kind , two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive , and you shall take for yourself of all food that is eaten and you shall gather it to yourself , and it shall be food for you and for them .

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So right here , noah has heard the instruction that God wants him to do , and it's a lot , it's not an easy task . And then verse 22, . Thus Noah did according to all that . God . Commanded him , so he did . Commanded him , so he did . So I don't read anywhere in that scripture that Noah doubted . Noah asked him questions . He didn't ask him . Are you sure ? Are you sure you want me to build an ark ? Do you know that people are going to make fun of me ? There's not a flood around at all , it's not even raining , and you want me to build an ark , are you sure ? He didn't say anything like that ?

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So in verse 22 , it says thus Noah did according to all that God commanded him . So he did . He did exactly what God told him to do . He had faith , he believed . That's why God , then the Lord , said to Noah Come into the ark , you and your household , because I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation . You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal , a male and his female , to each of animals that are unclean , a male and his female . Also , seven each of the birds of the air , male and female , to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth . For after seven more days , I will cause it , the birds of the air , male and female , to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth For after seven more days . I will cause it to rain on the earth forty days and forty nights , and I will destroy from the face of the earth all living things that I have made .

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Verse 5 , and Noah did according to all that the Lord commanded him . So he had faith again , and Noah did Remember faith without works is dead . Noah didn't just pray . Thank you , god , that you're sending someone to build the ark , that you're just going to automatically deliver an ark . No , faith without works is dead . Noah did what God told him to do . There were things that you need to do that God tells you to do . Not only do you need to pray , but you need to put action behind it . What does God want you to do ? What does he want you to do in addition to pray ? Because , if not , faith without works is dead . Verse 5 again . And Noah did according to all that the Lord commanded him . Noah was 600 years old when the floodwaters were on the earth . So at this point , right here , there are no excuses . No matter what age you are If you're 10 years old , 50 years old , 100 years old , there is no excuse to the things that God has called you to do . Because right here , noah was 600 years old 600 . And still he had faith . Years old , 600 . And still he had faith and he did what God told him to do .

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So then they entered the boat , noah and his family . And then , in verse 16 , it says so those that entered , male and female of all flesh went in as God had commanded him , and the Lord shut him in . So then it rained for 40 days and 40 nights . So after that time they were able to come out when it was ready , when they were able to come into the land . And then , after it was over , let's go on over to chapter 9 .

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Then , with Noah's obedience , noah had obedience and he had faith . God instructed him to build an ark and he did it the way that he told him to do it . He didn't start implementing his own plans in it , he didn't make it smaller . He didn't do it any other way . He did it exactly the way God told him to do it . Then he got his family in the boat , then he got all the animals that he needed to get on the boat with him as well .

Journey of Faith and Obedience

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And then in chapter 9 , it reads so God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them so , because of the obedience and having faith , see , god wants to take you to a higher level . So when we believe him and we take action , then God blesses us . So God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth . Be fruitful and multiply , see , he wants us to increase , to expand , not stay stagnant , not to be in the same place , but to have faith , but to keep going . He wants , even when you're at that level he told you to go to , then from there he's going to take you to another , higher level , and then another one , and another one . You're never at that point where you made it with God . You got to keep going . He just wants to keep taking you and elevating you and elevating you . But you and I are the only ones that'll stop it . If we want to stay right where we're at , then we'll stay right there . But if we have faith and we're trusting God and believing Him and asking Him for more , then he will increase us and take us higher .

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So what I would recommend for you to do is to meditate on these faith scriptures . So what I would recommend for you to do is to meditate on these faith scriptures , read and study the life of Noah and feed yourself with faith scriptures and faith messages to increase your faith . And thank you for tuning in . If you have not accepted Jesus into your life , say this salvation prayer with me Heavenly Father , I admit that I have sinned , I repent , I believe in my heart . You raised Jesus from the dead . I confess with my mouth Jesus is Lord and my Savior . Right now I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus . Come into my life . I am saved In Jesus' name , amen . I'm glad you prayed that salvation prayer . Make sure that you plug yourself into a spirit-filled church and read the Word of God , amen .