Sometimes Yahweh’s instructions seem quite ridiculous. Why build a boat to save you from floodwaters when it has never before rained? We’re all familiar with Abraham’s extreme act of faith that was accounted to him for righteousness, but Noah’s obedience to build the ark might be considered the most significant act of faith prior to Abraham. By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear and prepared an ark for the saving of his household…
Tragically, kept outside the ark were all those who had corrupted their way on the earth. What would have happened had Noah ignored the warning? Would he and his family have perished along with the rest? Of course, divine instruction did not end with Noah. Many times since, God has reached down and prophetically called a leader to step up with extreme faith to direct or shepherd His people. What happens when man refuses? What is happening right now? What will happen in the future should God’s chosen vessels neglect to “prepare an ark”?
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