We May Need a Reset

One of the first things that is done when something is not working as planned is to reset or restart the thing. Whether it is restarting a computer, unplugging and plugging back in the appliance, taking a mulligan on the golf course, or maybe just walking away for a moment to clear the mind. Each of these are ways to reset that may be needed to get things going again. Even God had a moment of needing a reset.

“⁶And the LORD was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. ⁷So the Lord said, ‘I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.’” – Genesis 6:6-7 (ESV)

I know what you might be thinking, as I was thinking the same, did God make a mistake by creating man? NO, He did not as God does not make mistakes. As we have free will, we will continually sin and make mistakes and that makes the LORD sad. In this instance, there was way too much sin in the world and God knew that the only way to rid of it all was to start over. The plan and creation did not change, God was just so sorrowful that resetting was the only way to rid of the sin of the time.

Just like resetting or restarting something in our lives, the LORD would reset things through extreme discipline, wiping out all of man and beast. But, as we read in verses 8 and 9, the LORD would start over with a partner in this world, Noah.

“⁸But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. ⁹These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.” – Genesis 6:8-9 (ESV)

I guess you could say that Noah was kind of like the Adam of this new time. He was the man starting point with regard to the reset. He was “righteous” and “blameless”. Noah was regarded as a man in the image of God. As you read and know the story of Noah and the Ark, you see that Noah was the guardian of man and beast for the reset. If not found in the Ark, destruction was sure to be had, and you were wiped out.

I see here that with every reset there is a place or something needed to start. God was resetting and found an anchor to get things started. He found Noah. As noted, Noah was righteous. This gives hope for me. I can choose to take righteous action and God can declare me righteous. If there is another time of needed reset, it could be me that is called on to be a part of that reset.

But, for that to be, I have to do my part and follow God wherever He would have me go, and do whatever He would have me do. God gives us a chance to reset our lives through the acceptance of salvation. Jesus died so we do not have to. We are washed clean thanks to His blood shed for my sake. I get to reset with God.

What is your view on resets? Do you see yourself with the opportunity to reset? What if you were to accept the grace and salvation offered and start over with God as your anchor in your reset?