In what ways can building an "ark" strengthen our faith in God's promises? Today's Verse “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.” — Hebrews 11:7, Berean Standard Bible The Backdrop: A Word You Can Trust • God spoke of a coming judgment; Noah believed every word. • The warning concerned “things not yet seen,” yet Noah treated them as settled fact. • Because Scripture is fully true, obedience to it is never wasted effort. Faith in Motion: What Building Looked Like • Long-term obedience: Scholars estimate 70–100 years of steady construction. • Public witness: Every beam, peg, and pitch-covered plank preached that God’s word stands. • Costly commitment: Resources, reputation, and routine were all surrendered to God’s agenda. • Family involvement: Noah’s faith became a shared project, shaping the next generation. Lessons for Us: How Building Our Ark Deepens Faith • Turns belief into action – When we obey what God says, faith shifts from theory to reality. • Trains perseverance – Daily hammering through seasons of ridicule shows that God’s timeline governs ours. • Clarifies priorities – Constructing anything for God forces lesser pursuits to the sidelines. • Creates a testimony – Visible obedience invites questions and displays confidence in God’s promises. • Secures future blessing – Just as Noah’s family was preserved, obedience positions us—and those we influence—for God’s rescue. Practical Ways to Start Building Today • Build in the Word – Schedule non-negotiable Bible time; lay scriptural planks before the floodwaters rise. • Build in the Home – Lead family worship, speak of Christ at the table, involve children in service. • Build in Purity – Seal the seams of life with holiness; refuse leaks that invite the world’s corruption. • Build in Fellowship – Lock arms with believers; corporate obedience strengthens individual resolve. • Build in Witness – Let faithful living provoke curiosity about the coming judgment and the offered salvation. Encouragement for the Journey Every nail Noah drove echoed God’s faithfulness. Every step of our obedience does the same. The same Lord who kept His promise to flood the earth also kept His promise to lift the ark. When we build at His command, we will find ourselves floating—not floundering—when the waters rise. |
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