The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 20 May 2026 – Unquestioning Obedience
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TOPIC – Unquestioning Obedience
READ: Genesis 6:17-22 (KJV)
17 And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die.
18 But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.
19 And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female.
20 Of the birds after their kind, of animals after their kind, and of every creeping thing of the earth after its kind, two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive.
21 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.”
22 Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did.
THE MESSAGE:
In our text, God declared His intention to bring a flood that would wipe out all life on earth because of the wickedness of humanity. Despite this decision, we still see God’s grace and mercy extended to Noah and his family. Despite the size of the task and the discouragement he likely faced, Noah followed God’s commands precisely. The scripture shows the weight of sin and the certainty of divine judgment. God’s decision to bring a flood serves as a clear reminder of the consequences of deviating from His path. Despite the size of the task and the mockery he likely faced, Noah obeyed God without question. His absolute submission to God’s command, even when it didn’t seem reasonable, shows his unwavering faith.
Noah’s obedience was not merely a matter of following instructions; it was an act of profound trust in God’s plan. Unquestioning obedience means following God’s commands without hesitation or doubt, trusting in His wisdom and plans. Noah did not question or seek further explanation; he simply acted on God’s word. This level of obedience requires deep faith and trust in God’s character and promises. This emphasises the crucial role of obedience in our relationship with God. Until we reach a point in our walk with God where we do not question His divine instructions or take them for granted, just like Noah and Abraham (Genesis 22), we cannot go far with Him. Are you willing to trust God’s instructions despite opposition and mockery? Noah’s example encourages us to have faith in God’s plans and to act in obedience, knowing that His guidance is always for our ultimate good.
PRAYER: Father, help me to follow Your instructions faithfully, even when they seem heavy. Amen.
