Tag: flood

And the water surged on the earth 150 days…

God remembered Noah…and the water began to subside…

By the twenty-seventh day of the second month, the earth was dry. (7:24-8:1, 14)

Since COVID-19 hit, we in Japan have been asked several times to refrain from going out as much as possible.

Imagine being on a boat (albeit a large one) for just over a year.

That’s what Noah and his family had to do. The flood started on the  17^th day of the second month, and the earth finally dried up a year later on the 27^th day of the second month. (7:11, 8:14)

How many times did God communicate with Noah during that time? Once? Twice? Never?

And yet, it says “God remembered Noah.”

It’s not as if God had forgotten Noah and suddenly realized, “Wait a minute! Noah and his family are still on that boat.”

Rather, God was watching over Noah and his family the whole time.

We may be going through our own trials and struggles. But remember that we are never forgotten. Rather, God tells us,

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name; you are mine.

When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you
and the rivers will not overwhelm you,

When you walk through the fire,
you will not be scorched
and the flame will not burn you.

For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior.” (Isaiah 43:1-3)