The effects of COVID-19 changed everyone’s lives in 2020. It also altered the world of professional sports. In March, leagues across the globe abruptly paused their seasons. Basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and many other sports came to a standstill. Fans watched the NBA Finals unfold inside “The Bubble,” while baseball, football, and soccer were often played in empty stadiums. As a new year approached, everyone wondered, when will things ever feel normal again? 

Genesis 8-9 – God Remembers

Genesis 8 records another new beginning. After the flood, God “started over” with eight people, but the world Noah entered was vastly different from the one he had left. Mountains rose, deep valleys formed, seasons became more pronounced, and animals now feared mankind. Life would never be quite the same, yet God remained the same. He faithfully remembered Noah and fulfilled every promise He had made.

The next time you face adversity, Genesis 8 offers hope and encouragement. Its central theme is renewal after tribulation and rest after the storm. The chapter reminds us that even when life changes dramatically, God never abandons His people. He is faithful to carry us through life’s storms and to provide new beginnings filled with hope.

The Kingdom Coach & Athlete draw courage from what God did after the flood. They are encouraged by God’s faithful protection of Noah and his family, who faithfully obeyed God and were spared His judgment.