[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 08]] ## Title: The Lord Shows Mercy ## Scripture: (Genesis 8:21) And the Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said to himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of humankind, even though the inclination of their minds is evil from childhood on. I will never again destroy everything that lives, as I have just done. (NET) ## Observation: When Noah worshiped the Lord for bringing him through the storm, God shows mercy and says He will never allow another devastating flood like that to destroy the world. Since that time, there have been many localized floods, but none have ever been that devastating again. Many times, it’s not just that we make it through a storm, it is also how we make it through the storm that makes the difference. Noah was not bitter. Noah worshiped the Lord for bringing him through the storm. When we realize God’s mercy despite the difficulties of life, God’s blessing is on us. ## Application: No matter what difficulty you face today, take a moment and be thankful. Watch what it does for your soul. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for all You are constantly doing in our lives.