We're All Connected!

Genesis 10:32 These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations; and out of these nations were separated on the earth after the flood.

At first glance the tenth chapter of Genesis is not a real exciting chapter to read. We have to wade through names that are hard to pronounce and may even wonder whether there is any spiritual significance in this list of the descendants of Noah. If your looking for encouragement you might want to read another chapter. But God has included it as a part of His word to man, so we must give it our attention.

Today's verse indicates to us that just as God originally brought forth humanity from Adam and Eve, He is now bringing forth the restoration of mankind through a single individual, Noah. After the flood Noah and his family were the only survivors. God's desire to save mankind and live in relationship with man can be seen in the repopulation of the earth from a single source. God is giving man a second chance.

All of us are in someway or another distant relatives of Noah. All the nations of the world regardless of the color of their skin, or their cultural norms can trace their descendants back to Noah. Through Noah God restored what He had destoyed.

Noah is a foreshadowing of the salvation that would be offered to mankind in the person of Jesus Christ. In Jesus, you and I are given a second chance. A chance to live our lives the way God intended from the beginning of creation, in relationship with Him. God calls us to Himself in various ways, but He specifically calls us to Himself in the message of the gospel. God's desire toward man is compassion, mercy and love.

Noah was a man who walked with God and found favor wth God. We are the product of his faith. God wants to extend His favor toward you through His Son. Isn't it time to welcome into your life the One source of life who wants you to experience His compassion, love and mercy? Why delay?

Favor awaits you today!