Sunday, September 16, 2018

What You Can Learn From The Account Of Noahs Flood

By Janet Jones


God called Noah when he was 480 years old to build an ark that was meant to accommodate everyone who desired to turn away from their sins before the flood. Noah was able to carry out every bit of the instruction and his faithfulness is recorded in the Bible. The story of Noahs flood has brought before man several benefits that cannot be forgotten after centuries have passed.

The first is the issue of obedience. Noah had not seen the flood yet he obeyed to start early according to God's instruction. He took down the particular dimensions that God wanted and he did not deviate from them. Even when it was time to bring in the animals, Noah was obedient to bring in all the creatures as God commanded. It must have taken him a hard time to capture them but he did not mind.

This story is equally meant for those who think that God cannot destroy life. If he is the giver of life, then nothing prevents him from taking it also. He forewarned that he would destroy the human race with water and he did not relent in fulfilling it. This shows that God is good but it is terrible to fall into His hands when he is angry.

Also, if God has said something, just be sure that it will happen even though it tarries. The warning Noah gave lasted for months but the people took him as a drunkard. They despised him saying he was an old man. This means that God can choose anyone to do His work for Him.

From the account, one can also see that God provides a way of escape when he is angry. Although he really meant to wipe out man for his inconsistencies, he still provided a way out for his salvation. This is why so many Christians in their worship refer to Him as a Father who is both fearful and loving.

In the story, one can see that although the flood destroyed every other thing, those in the ark were saved. Today, the ark remains symbolic for those who are taking their rest in God. Although God may have allowed evil in certain places, the believers in that area are safe as they continue to lean on Him. There is still an open invitation today for all men to seek His face and to accept Him as Lord and Saviour.

Even though Noah was discouraged by people who were mocking Him, he still did not give up. He was bent on finishing God's work despite what others thought about him. Although he did not have an idea of what the flood was, he had faith in God and believed that he was capable of doing what he said.

The account of Noah and the ark is an ageless story. As long as the world remains, its lessons remain vital for anyone who is serious about following God. It is useful to encourage those who dare to be different in areas that are inflicted with corruption, immorality, and sin in general. It is there a Christian's responsibility to let everyone know that God is always watching to know those who are always faithful to Him.




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