Genesis 6
The call into the ministry can come in various ways. It depends on how God chooses to reveal His mind to an individual. One of the ways a call came can be found in Genesis 6.
As man began to multiply on the earth, people married and were given in marriage. Men saw how beautiful the women were and married whomever they wanted to (verses 1-2). There are those who say that the “sons of God” mentioned in verse 2 were fallen angels. Either way, this was not very pleasing to God (verses 3-4).
As man’s wickedness spread and increased in the earth, giants were born and man’s thoughts were continually wicked. Of course, God saw this and it displeased Him that He had made man on the earth. It grieved Him at His heart (verses 5-6). He decided to do something about it. He was going to destroy “man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth Me that I have made them” (verse 7).
The Call of Noah
Noah found grace in the eyes of God (verse 8). He was a just man and walked with God (verse 9). But, the earth was still corrupt and filled with violence (verse 11). This sounds like the times that we are living in now. Violence has overtaken some neighborhoods, cities and even countries. Be assured: this grieves God tremendously. He hears your cry.
