"So they went into the ark to Noah, by twos of all flesh in which was the breath of life. Those that entered, male and female of all flesh, entered as God had commanded him; and the LORD closed it behind him." Gen 7:15-16
Most everyone is familiar with the famous story of Noah and the ark. It serves as a cautionary tale for several subjects including the wrath of God, the power of God, the mercy of God and even the tender heart of God. What moved my spirit today, however, are the warnings of God and the timing of God.
Theories range from 40 to 120 years between the time that God instructed Noah to begin building the ark and the time that the rains came. Noah, also referred to as a preacher, used this time to let his neighbors know what was to come. In the end, only Noah and his family were inside the ark when the door was shut by God Himself.
Beloved, as the people of Noah's time were warned, so are we. None should be surprised when the Lord comes. Yes He is to come as a thief in the night, but we are told in Matt 24:43-44 "But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will." As the saying goes, to be forewarned is to be fore armed.
Though we do not know the specific time, God has been gracious enough to warn us of the fact. Are we wise enough to be prepared?
Rejoicing in the Lord,
Lee
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