Genesis 7 tells the story of Noah, chosen by God to build an ark and save his family and the animals from the flood. God instructed Noah to enter the ark with his household because he was righteous among his generation. The rain fell for forty days and forty nights, covering the earth, yet Noah and all with him were kept safe. After the waters rose, Noah sent out a raven, then a dove, and when the dove returned with an olive leaf, Noah knew the waters had receded. God remembered Noah and caused the waters to subside, and Noah, his family, and the animals came out of the ark.
Like Noah, we are called to trust and obey God even when His instructions seem strange or difficult. Noah built the ark before he saw the rain, acting on faith. We too should follow God’s leading in our lives, even when the outcome is uncertain. Obedience often requires patience and trust, but God is faithful to remember and protect those who follow Him.
Thought to think about…. Are you building your “ark” of faith today, trusting God’s promises even before you see the rain?
Journey Through the Bible – Genesis 7
I heard a sermon once about the ark. It not only talked about having faith and remaining faithful in the ark but also today we should be obedient to God by recusing by throwing them a life vest to those that are drowning and dying in the waters of sin around us. The life vest is Jesus Christ. While the people in Noah’s day had no hope except those inside the ark lost people outside the ark can still have hope if they would only grab hold of the life jacket in Jesus Christ. Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” If you are lost and need Jesus it doesn’t matter how deep you are in sin Jesus will forgive you if you only grab hold of His life preserver and become a child of God and spend eternity with Jesus in heaven. Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Choose Jesus today
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Amen, Brother!
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