One of the greatest challenges in dealing with any issue is when nothing is happening—when there is no progress day after day, and no resolution of the issue in view.
This is a key element in the story of Noah’s Ark. When people think of the story of Noah, they often think of Noah building the ark, or the animals coming on two by two, or the rains falling; but the most extensive part of the story, at least in terms of timeline, is the journey. The journey of the ark takes over a year. It is a lot of floating . . . waiting for the water to go down . . . watching the ground dry. Have you ever watched a puddle dry? The journey of Noah is characterized by an extreme slowness of any progress. Yet Noah perseveres in faith. He trusts that God’s good purpose will unfold.
Have you ever watched a puddle dry? Share on XSo we are encouraged to do the same. In the midst of the stormy seas of our time, we may see little progress toward anything good; but we can keep on in faith, trusting that God is leading us toward a bright future.
Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
Genesis 6:11–21
Genesis 7:12–18, 7:24–8:11
