Build A Boat – Hebrews 11:7

 

This is “Namma for Christ” with the two hundred thirty-second inspirational message dated Wednesday, September 7^th, 2022.  The title of this message is, “Build A Boat – Hebrews 11:7”.  “Build A Boat” is a positive and inspirational song as performed by the Christian artist, “Colton Dixon”.  The below scripture (that accompanies this message) is found in the New Testament book of Hebrews – the seventh verse of the eleventh chapter:

 

Hebrews 11:7

New Living Translation (NLT)

⁷ It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith.

 

I recently was listening to my favorite Christian radio station – STAR 99.1FM, and I heard the song, “Build A Boat” by Colton Dixon.  

I listened carefully and thoughtfully to the lyrics and they “touched me” so much…I knew that I would have to share “this” song in my next message.

I went on the internet and researched the writer and singer of this song - “Colton Dixon”. I found his “inspiration” for writing this song to be so honest and “so faith-filled”.  In the article (from “The Turning” as written by Abby Young) – “he” (Colton Dixon) stated:

“The concept behind this song is stepping out in faith before you see the miracle or whatever it is that God has promised come to fruition. God’s a Man of His word. So whatever He says is gonna happen. If He’s telling you something or He’s put something on your heart, step out and do it.” 

 

Personally speaking, this song caused me to reflect on how God has demonstrated His love and “how throughout my life – I’ve had to pray for direction from the Lord to lead and guide me.”

 God has given all mankind “free-will” to choose - whether to “obey” God and receive “His” blessings or choose our own way – and suffer the consequences…

Let us all obey God’s will and His way – to fulfill His BEST plans for us – (see Jeremiah 29:11 below)!

 

Jeremiah 29:11

New King James Version (NIV)

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

 

Below is a verse that describes God’s unselfish, all-encompassing, all-inclusive and GREAT LOVE for ALL who believe in His Son - Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

Our Lord wants ALL to come to HIM – He wishes that no one perish - see the below verse:

 

2 Peter 3:9

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁹ The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

 

God LOVES you!

He wants what is BEST for you!

 

In the below accompanied song, “Build A Boat” – Noah was told by God (see Gen. 6:13-22) to build a boat and he did it!

Noah obeyed God and was blessed for his obedience – may we, too, obey God and receive our blessings!

GOD IS IN CONTROL – PRAY, TRUST AND OBEY GOD!

OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE!

1^ST Samuel 15:22 states –

 

1^st Samuel 15:22

New Life Version (NLV)

 

²² Samuel said, “Is the Lord pleased as much with burnt gifts as He is when He is obeyed? See, it is better to obey than to give gifts. It is better to listen than to give the fat of rams.
 

Please enjoy the below song/video, “Build A Boat” (with lyrics) performed with power and anointing by Colton Dixon.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 

BE BLESSED!