Noah Finds Favor in God's Sight

We see here that God's heart is filled with pain, and he regrets having created humans on the earth. We see a candid version of God's emotion here and cannot deny His regret is real. The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook tells us that verse 6 "emphasizes God's 'tender' emotions rather than his 'raw' emotions. Noah's behavior, however, is countercultural. He stands out among his peers and is righteous and blameless, walking with God.

Question: Do you stand out in your "world" as someone who follows God? If not, look for opportunities to pray for someone right then and there when they tell you about a need or difficulty. Watch for ways to do what is right, even when no one is looking. Be attentive to ways you can represent the character of God to others by not being judgmental but instead loving them right where they are.

Prayer Focus: Ask God to help you:
• Stand out among your peers.
• Be righteous and blameless.
• Walk with God. 

Genesis 6:5-10 New Living Translation
The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, and he saw that everything they thought or imagined was consistently and totally evil. 6 So the Lord was sorry he had ever made them and put them on the earth. It broke his heart. 7 And the Lord said, “I will wipe this human race I have created from the face of the earth. Yes, and I will destroy every living thing—all the people, the large animals, the small animals that scurry along the ground, and even the birds of the sky. I am sorry I ever made them.” 8 But Noah found favor with the Lord.

9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God. 10 Noah was the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.