"Then the LORD said to Noah, 'Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation.'" (Genesis 7:1 NKJV)
“Go out of the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons’ wives with you."
In Part 1 we saw what was happening in the days of Noah and why the flood had to happen. God had him and his family build the ark because of the deluge that was going to destroy all life on earth.
You also saw that Noah and his family were the only fully human stock left on the earth because of the devil and his crew of fallen angels.
Above all, this amazing story tells us about Jesus. He was the Champion; the dragon slayer that would crush the serpent's head. Our Father loves us SO MUCH that He was not content to merely tell us; He shows us over and over and over, throughout the entire Bible in stories and types like Noah and the account of the flood.
You also saw that Noah and his family were the only fully human stock left on the earth because of the devil and his crew of fallen angels.
Above all, this amazing story tells us about Jesus. He was the Champion; the dragon slayer that would crush the serpent's head. Our Father loves us SO MUCH that He was not content to merely tell us; He shows us over and over and over, throughout the entire Bible in stories and types like Noah and the account of the flood.
Did you ever notice how these two particular verses are phrased? In the first passage He says, "Come INTO the ark;" but in the second, He said, "Go OUT OF the Ark."
This is no accident.
This is no accident.
So what?" you say. "Why does that matter?" It might not seem very significant but the implication is staggering! God phrased His remarks that way because was already IN the Ark! In fact, He stayed with them in the ark all throughout the flood and was the LAST ONE OFF THE BOAT. Just like any good captain, He was the FIRST IN and the LAST OUT. That's why He said, "Go out of the Ark."
He goes before and behInd us. He's the FIRST AND THE LAST in all our troubles. He stays with us THROUGHOUT the storm. No matter how high the flood waters, no matter how long they remain, He never leaves you or forsakes you. NEVER. He is always looking out for you to keep you and your family safe; provided for. Knowing He is there WITH YOU keeps you at rest and in PERFECT PEACE. No wonder they were not afraid to go into the ark and were unconcerned during the storm. Jesus was right there with them in their midst!
What blessed assurance! WHAT A SAVIOR! Being with Him is THE SAFEST PLACE.
Not a believer? That's ok: Just accept Jesus' invitation and come: Come on INTO the Ark!
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