Wednesday 19 September 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.

To think that God will spare a sinner is to make a mistake. Some argue that it is impossible for God to allow evil to befall someone but this account proves them wrong. God is both a loving father and a righteous judge. His disapproval of evil makes it unbearable when he wants to punish disobedience.

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.

The discouragement Noah got from the people in his time could have been enough to prevent him from going further. When it is as if one should give up following the Lord because of what people say, Noah's story should be remembered. When God tells you that something positive which has never happened will soon take place, believe it and pray that his will be done in due time.

These lessons from the life of Noah should be imbibed. Even though his generation was corrupt, God found someone suitable for his purpose. You therefore have to strive to be different in your locality. When others are mounting pressure on you to do the wrong thing, you should stand your ground instead and refuse to give up. By doing this, God can find you faithful for big tasks even though he may not ask you to build him an ark.




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