Genesis 8:21, Pleasing to God

Pleasing to God

Genesis 8:21 The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, "Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood. And never again will I destroy all living creatures, as I have done.

Noah had sacrificed an offering to the Lord. He and his family had been protected when God destroyed those who were evil. They were grateful to the Lord and wanted to glorify his wonderful act of salvation. They visibly and physically made an effort to let him know. The Lord saw and in this case smelled their loving act. He was greatly pleased and declared an everlasting promise of love in return.

We too are recipients of God's promise of the wonderful act of salvation.. He promises us his hand of protection from the destruction of evil and will carry us through. He deserves our gratitude.

K and A, how will you show your gratitude to our Lord and Savior when you put your faith in his act of salvation? He promised to protect you from destruction. Noah and his family made an offering to him, but your offering will not be a burnt offering. He desires obedience more than sacrifice (1 Sam 15:22). Follow the commands of the Lord, and he will smell the aroma of a job well done and will smile in his heart and be quite pleased.

~Dad