S(Genesis 9:21) [Noah] drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent.
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In this the first record of alcohol and first description of drunkenness, more shame was exposed than Noah's family first realized. Though Noah was exposed and unable to guard himself from shame, the Holy Spirit evidently judged him as innocent (unlike Ham and Canaan). Once Noah sobered up, the Holy Spirit gave him prophetic insight into the deeper motives of his sons: the corrupt hearts of some would lead to generational bondage while the good hearts of others would lead to generational blessing.
In this the first record of alcohol and first description of drunkenness, more shame was exposed than Noah's family first realized. Though Noah was exposed and unable to guard himself from shame, the Holy Spirit evidently judged him as innocent (unlike Ham and Canaan). Once Noah sobered up, the Holy Spirit gave him prophetic insight into the deeper motives of his sons: the corrupt hearts of some would lead to generational bondage while the good hearts of others would lead to generational blessing.
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I am grateful that God considers the integrity of our hearts and covers our innocent blunders. Drunkenness, like any other sin, still has painful, fearful, abhorrent consequences, which is why we should guard our steps against even accidental sins. Perhaps Solomon remembered Noah's integrity when he wrote Proverb 11:3, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them." Similarly, David may well have thought of Noah as he composed and sang Psalms 25 and 25 about God's patience and faithfulness.
I am grateful that God considers the integrity of our hearts and covers our innocent blunders. Drunkenness, like any other sin, still has painful, fearful, abhorrent consequences, which is why we should guard our steps against even accidental sins. Perhaps Solomon remembered Noah's integrity when he wrote Proverb 11:3, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them." Similarly, David may well have thought of Noah as he composed and sang Psalms 25 and 25 about God's patience and faithfulness.
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Lord, like Noah, David, and Solomon, I sometimes stumble as I try walk with integrity before You. Although You've given me freedom to become creative and responsible, my fullest safety and greatest joy is from exposing my heart fully to the filling of Your Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). That authenticity gives me a bold joy that's not spoiled by a fear of humiliation. I can walk and jump without stumbling.
Lord, like Noah, David, and Solomon, I sometimes stumble as I try walk with integrity before You. Although You've given me freedom to become creative and responsible, my fullest safety and greatest joy is from exposing my heart fully to the filling of Your Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). That authenticity gives me a bold joy that's not spoiled by a fear of humiliation. I can walk and jump without stumbling.
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