The story of Noah and how God instructed him to build the boat reminds me of the storms we face in life. Whether you are able to survive the storm or not depends on your obedience to God. Build your boat before the storm comes. How? By seeking Him. Remaining in Him. By studying and obeying His Word. It rained, or the storm lasted, for 40 days and nights in the story of Noah. This represents the number for trials and tribulations in the Bible. The boat represents our foundation or our trust in God. As the storm waters rise you too will be able to float safely on the surface like the boat in the story of Noah if you are adequately prepared. Imagine trying to build a boat with rising waters…yea a mess. God gave Noah detailed instructions for building the boat before it even starting raining. If he would have decided to do his own thing he would have drowned along with his family. God gave us detailed instructions for surviving as well…His Word! It’s interesting how our obedience to the Word also has an impact on our families (or future families).
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