Minister Don Smith, in a recent teaching called the Tipping Point, described it as a period when the
Adversary had an advantage in a culture or society. In Noah’s time, there is an example of a Tipping
Point. The Culture had been moved over some time only to have evil thoughts and imaginations
continually (Genesis 6:5). This resulted in the society having evil actions continually because thoughts
lead to actions.
It is unique during this time; Noah is referred to as a Preacher of Righteousness (2Peter 2:5). This is
great! Remember the environment Noah is operating in during this time. The culture’s thoughts and
actions are focused only on evil. Noah is outnumbered. He is one man walking with God and described
as a Preacher of Righteousness. When do you believe that Noah was a Preacher of Righteousness? All
during his lifetime because Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9). In the face of a society going down
with the ship, Noah spoke God’s Word. He did not walk with fear, and he considered God and him a
majority. He did not have a group of believers or a church group supporting his efforts. He stood and
proclaimed to the generation of his day to repent (change your mind) and seek God’s face and Word.
He taught the things he had learned and experienced walking with God.
We should be inspired and encouraged to speak the Word of God in the face of opposition. We do not
have to be mean or argumentative. We speak the truth with love. We stand on the accomplished
works of Jesus Christ and the power of God’s Spirit and Word. These were elements that Noah did not
have available. We are not circumstance or environment-conditioned but Word focused. We have
powerful witness to share with others and give them hope in our day and time.
The Valiant for Truth Team
