I pray that everyone is well today. I hope that you all enjoyed getting to know Noah's wife a little bit last week. I received so many responses about praying the prayer of Psalms 19:14 and how helpful it was. I try to keep that scripture very close to my heart. God's word is truly an ever present help.
I recently viewed the newest production of Noah. I have mixed emotions about the bible being literally translated onto film. I often wonder will the depictions appear accurate according to God's word and the Holy Spirit. Additionally, I have an appreciation for taking some creative liberties, as I am a creative person myself and a faith based filmmaker. I enjoyed the film to some degree because it was, at least, entertaining. However, it may have been more effective if the creative licenses were more aligned with the biblical principles that are streamed throughout the bible. Nevertheless, I did have an appreciation for how Noah's wife was depicted. For the majority of the film, she was submissive and honored the God divine order of God, man, woman. She followed Noah and when she had questions she approached him in an honorable and respectful manner. She was soft and loving, yet strong in her disposition and beliefs. She nurtured her family during one of the most difficult times in the bible. She did it all while honoring God's divine order. My hope is that this film will inspire its viewers to read the true story of Noah found in the Holy Bible (Genesis 5:25-9:29)
Today we will discuss Noah's wife in regards to being Noah's perfect match. God has a purpose and a plan for everyone (Jeremiah 29:11). We are all chosen, purposefully designed, and perfectly matched according to God's will. When we choose our own match or become selfish with our God designed mate, that is when things fall apart. We must trust God.
Resource
Genesis 5:28-29, 32
28 Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and had a son. 29 And he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord has cursed."
32 And Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah begot Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Lesson
Based on verse 29 of Genesis 5, Noah had a calling on his life. After Cain and Abel, sin filled the Earth. Men began to take more than one wife and spread wickedness throughout the land (Genesis 6:5). There needed to be a restoration of the communion of God and man. The hope was in Noah.
With such a great expectation of Noah's life, he needed a mate that would suit such a destiny. God's perfect plan was Noah's wife. As stated in last week's lesson, her name is never mentioned in the bible. However, according to Jewish custom in combination with the genealogy of the bible found in Genesis 4:19-24, her name would be Naamah; sister of Tubal-Cain (bibleinfo.com 2014). However, based on Abrahamic religions, her name would be Emzara. No one, in current existence, has full knowledge of what her name truly was. However, God knew because he knew that she was Noah's perfect match (Matthew 10:30).
God was the first matchmaker; when He created woman, He created her to be the perfect mate (DeMoss & Kassian 2012). Therefore, Noah's wife was the perfect mate to Noah; her name is irrelevant. Sometimes the most prominent presence is exemplified by the nameless faces. Noah's wife was indeed that.
They survived the flood that covered the earth (Wolgemuth 2013). How could Noah survive the ridicule during the building of the ark and then the flood without a great help mate given to him by God. The purpose of woman helping man isn't about exalting the man; the help contributes to the both of them achieving a greater, nobler eternal purpose that is far bigger and more significant than their own existence (DeMoss & Kassian 2012). Noah needed to repopulate the Earth and bring redemption to man in God's eyes. He needed a mate suitable for such a journey.
His wife consoled him, giving his hand a squeeze for assurance (Wolgemuth 2013). Only a God designed mate can generate such a connection and infiltrate the male conscious enough to evoke confidence to press forward on a God designed journey. Together, they expand the family of God, thus bringing glory to the Father (DeMoss & Kassian 2012). We are not mated for our own pleasure, we are mated to glorify God. Nameless, Noah's wife exudes this objective.
Application
This week we will focus on quiet time and meditation. In order to fulfill our purpose and surrender to God's perfect match for ourselves, we must quiet our spirits and have an ear to listen. Today, in our current society, we busy ourselves with multitudes of white noise. We are so engaged with business that we miss the soul purpose of our being. God has a higher calling for all of us. We must quiet our minds, surrender our hearts, and seek His face.
I challenge you this week to have some quiet time with God. Set aside 30 minutes to sit in silence and receive from God. He is waiting for your undivided attention.
Have a blessed week!
Be blessed,
T. Carter
All scriptures are extracted from the New King James version of the Holy Bible. YouVersion 2014
DeMoss, Nancy Leigh & Kassian, Mary (2012). True Woman 101: Divine Design. Moody Publishers. Chicago, Illinois
Wolgemuth, Barbara & Wolgemuth, Robert (2013). Couples of the Bible. Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Today we will discuss Noah's wife in regards to being Noah's perfect match. God has a purpose and a plan for everyone (Jeremiah 29:11). We are all chosen, purposefully designed, and perfectly matched according to God's will. When we choose our own match or become selfish with our God designed mate, that is when things fall apart. We must trust God.
Resource
Genesis 5:28-29, 32
28 Lamech lived one hundred and eighty-two years, and had a son. 29 And he called his name Noah, saying, "This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the Lord has cursed."
32 And Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah begot Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Lesson
Based on verse 29 of Genesis 5, Noah had a calling on his life. After Cain and Abel, sin filled the Earth. Men began to take more than one wife and spread wickedness throughout the land (Genesis 6:5). There needed to be a restoration of the communion of God and man. The hope was in Noah.
With such a great expectation of Noah's life, he needed a mate that would suit such a destiny. God's perfect plan was Noah's wife. As stated in last week's lesson, her name is never mentioned in the bible. However, according to Jewish custom in combination with the genealogy of the bible found in Genesis 4:19-24, her name would be Naamah; sister of Tubal-Cain (bibleinfo.com 2014). However, based on Abrahamic religions, her name would be Emzara. No one, in current existence, has full knowledge of what her name truly was. However, God knew because he knew that she was Noah's perfect match (Matthew 10:30).
God was the first matchmaker; when He created woman, He created her to be the perfect mate (DeMoss & Kassian 2012). Therefore, Noah's wife was the perfect mate to Noah; her name is irrelevant. Sometimes the most prominent presence is exemplified by the nameless faces. Noah's wife was indeed that.
They survived the flood that covered the earth (Wolgemuth 2013). How could Noah survive the ridicule during the building of the ark and then the flood without a great help mate given to him by God. The purpose of woman helping man isn't about exalting the man; the help contributes to the both of them achieving a greater, nobler eternal purpose that is far bigger and more significant than their own existence (DeMoss & Kassian 2012). Noah needed to repopulate the Earth and bring redemption to man in God's eyes. He needed a mate suitable for such a journey.
His wife consoled him, giving his hand a squeeze for assurance (Wolgemuth 2013). Only a God designed mate can generate such a connection and infiltrate the male conscious enough to evoke confidence to press forward on a God designed journey. Together, they expand the family of God, thus bringing glory to the Father (DeMoss & Kassian 2012). We are not mated for our own pleasure, we are mated to glorify God. Nameless, Noah's wife exudes this objective.
Application
This week we will focus on quiet time and meditation. In order to fulfill our purpose and surrender to God's perfect match for ourselves, we must quiet our spirits and have an ear to listen. Today, in our current society, we busy ourselves with multitudes of white noise. We are so engaged with business that we miss the soul purpose of our being. God has a higher calling for all of us. We must quiet our minds, surrender our hearts, and seek His face.
I challenge you this week to have some quiet time with God. Set aside 30 minutes to sit in silence and receive from God. He is waiting for your undivided attention.
Have a blessed week!
Be blessed,
T. Carter
All scriptures are extracted from the New King James version of the Holy Bible. YouVersion 2014
DeMoss, Nancy Leigh & Kassian, Mary (2012). True Woman 101: Divine Design. Moody Publishers. Chicago, Illinois
Wolgemuth, Barbara & Wolgemuth, Robert (2013). Couples of the Bible. Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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