Genesis 6:22 - Partnering & Process (Bible Journal)

"So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him (Genesis 6:22 NLT)."

I've heard this discussed in sermons, and the Bible backs it up: God wants to partner with us, and God seems to enjoy the process of things. He could have pulled a Thanos and wiped out everyone but Noah and his family with a finger snap, but he used a long flood to do the job, and he brought Noah and his family salvation by having Noah build the ark. He also entrusted animals to Noah's care in order for them to be able to fill the Earth up again later. God can do whatever He needs to get things done with His own power, but it is amazing that He wants to involve us in His work. It also gives me hope that God likes progress, which helps me in understanding that reaching my goals takes time, and what I put into it while working towards them will help when I get there, just like God was likely teaching Noah while he waited for the flood to end. Thank You Lord for a new appreciation of the classic story of Noah. Thank You for using me in Your plans. Please help me to appreciate the process behind things as much as You, and please help me to continue to grow and learn while I work towards my goals. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.