Taken from a sermon by Bryant Wright, Founder

“But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” Genesis 6:8

Imagine what Noah’s neighbors thought as they watched him build a massive boat in his yard, far from any ocean, talking about a flood no one had ever seen. He wasn’t just eccentric; he was outrageous. But Noah wasn’t crazy—he was obedient.

And his faith made history.

Noah lived in a world where evil was the norm. Genesis 6:5 says, “Every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” Still, Noah stood out. He walked with God. He trusted God. And when God told him to build an ark, Noah didn’t argue—he picked up a hammer.

Faith isn’t just believing in God; it’s trusting Him enough to obey when it doesn’t make sense. That’s what sets Noah apart. It’s what sets you apart, too. In today’s world, one that’s skeptical of faith and suspicious of obedient faith, walking with God can feel like building a boat in the middle of the desert. People will question you. Some might mock you. But faith keeps building.

Jesus said His return will be “just like the days of Noah” (Matthew 24:37)—a world distracted, indifferent, and unprepared. However, for those who trust in God, there is hope. The ark is a powerful picture of Christ, our refuge from judgment. Just as Noah and his family were saved by entering the ark, we’re saved by entering into a relationship with Jesus. He is the door (John 10:9). He is the way of salvation (Acts 4:12).

Noah’s obedience wasn’t a one-time decision—it was years of steady faithfulness. Every plank, every nail was an act of worship. In the same way, your consistent obedience is how faith is built into your daily life.

So, here’s the question: Will you trust God when the world thinks you’ve lost it? Will you keep building when others are laughing? Will you walk with God even when you’re the only one?

Real faith “builds” faith.

Just like Noah.

DIG DEEPER:
Read “Instead of Doubting God, Doubt Your Doubts” by Michael Kelley