FEB 2

Genesis 6:1-6,11-12
Memorise Matthew 24:37-39
“The wickedness of man was great in the earth…”

The world had, by now, been in existence for more than a thousand years. The disease of sin, which began with one seemingly innocuous sin, had been festering and multiplying amongst mankind. Each generation brought with it more wicked imaginations and more creative ways to rebel against its creator. As God looked down upon the world that he had made, he saw that “the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5). Also, “the earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence” (Genesis 6:11). The Bible tells us that “it grieved him at his heart” (Genesis 6:6). It brought so much sorrow to God as he watched mankind destroy themselves with their evil thoughts and wicked ways.

Furthermore, we read of this terrible abomination happening in Genesis 6:1-4. Satan, perhaps wanting to try to gain an upper hand over God and seeking to have dominion over all of mankind, sent his demons (the sons of God – term used to describe angels in Job 37:8, and refers to the fallen angels here in this text) to possess sinful men and marry the daughters of men. These are the angels that are described in Jude 6, who “kept not their first estate”, but are now reserved for judgment in the last day. The result of this wicked union was giants – strong mighty men that were known amongst the people. God could not allow such wicked abominable practices to continue, for it would completely corrupt the lineage of man and destroy God’s plan of salvation. God therefore warned that in 120 years’ time, a judgment would come upon them (Genesis 6:3). Such was the depth of depravity upon the world, that God would decree that a global bath of water was necessary to purge and cleanse the corrupt earth.

In Matthew 24:37-39, Jesus warned the disciples that one of the signs of His impending return would be when we see the world around us becoming like as it was in the days of Noah. When we see the same immorality and wickedness overtaking our world, then we will know that Jesus Christ will come soon to judge the world a second time. Like the days of Noah, sinful men will just carry on in their partying and revelry, and will all be taken by surprise. Dear teen, do we not see the days of Noah all around us?

Thought: Am I like Noah or the people in the days of Noah?

Prayer: Lord, may You keep me from the sin and evil of this world.