God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. Genesis 6:12 & 13
Footnote: The boat Noah built was no canoe! Picture yourself building a boat the length of one and a half football fields and as high as a four-story building. The ark was exactly six times longer than it was wide -- the same ratio used by modern ship-builders. This huge boat was probably built miles from any body of water by only a few faithful men who believed God's promises and obeyed his commands.
Many have wondered how this animal kingdom roundup happened. Did Noah and his sons spend years collecting all the animals? In reality the creation, along with Noah, was doing just as God had commanded. There seemed to be no problem gathering the animals -- God took care of the details of that job while Noah was doing his part by building the ark. Often we do just the opposite of Noah. We worry about details over which we have no control, while neglecting specific areas (such as attitudes, relationship, responsibilities) that are under our control. Like Noah, concentrate on what God has given you to do, and leave the rest to God.
Can you identify with Noah? Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something BIG? Something that went against what everyone else was doing or their way of thinking? How did it turn out? Did you do your part? Can you testify to the ways God worked out the details? Spend some time thinking, praying and praising God for his work in your life. If you feel comfortable, please share!
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV.
Keep reading -- 362 days left!
All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV.
Off the subject but Noah was ridiculed for building a boat when there was no rain. I am guessing his own family was a bit worried he was off his rocker. But he was obedient. Same applies to us today when there is celebration in the street for sin that is rampant in our culture. Be obedient. At least we have God's instruction book to realize that the victory has been won for us and then we will dance on the streets of gold.
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