Noah built the Ark. In fact, Noah's Ark and the global flood depicts the most catastrophic event in world history. One must remember that Noah building the Ark represented the end of the World as
they knew it. It was the initiation of an
apocalypse and a reset for humanity.
Moreover, building of the Ark, the design of the Ark, the reason for the
Ark, and the passengers in the Ark were all God’s idea. Noah was simply a servant who accepted the
call to carry out the mission. Such is
also the case with us today. God uses
people to carry out his work on earth. Our role is to simply obey the will of God and
remain faithful to the task at hand as was the case with Noah.
When examining Noah’s
effort in building the Ark, the first things that comes to mind is the significant challenge that Noah faced with such a great undertaking. In fact, in building the Ark, gathering the animals, and
preparing for the flood, Noah was called to do something that had never been
done before in the world. There
is not even a Biblical account of rain on the earth up until the time of the
flood. Yet Noah overcame this challenge
with the help of God. Even as we face
challenges today, we must realize that with God all things are possible to them
that believe. (Mark 9:23) God can help
you overcome the most daunting challenges in life regardless of whether you
have faced them in times past. We serve
a God who can do anything but fail.
A Man of Patience
A Man of Patience
Measurements of the Ark
are Sound according to Scientific Research
It’s also interesting
to observe that God gave Noah the measurements of the Ark which are listed as
follows: According to the Bible, the length of the Ark was 300 cubits long which is the size of one and half football fields or
150 yards/450 feet long and the width of the Ark was 50 cubits which is 25 yards/75
feet. The height of the Ark was 30 cubits equal to 45 feet which
is around the size of a four story office building. (Genesis 6:15)
Not that we need any evidence to validate what we believe
to be true according to the Word of God. However, when put to a test of
sea worthiness by graduate physics students at the University of Leicester,
their research confirmed that the Ark would not capsize according to the
measurements provided in scripture. (Smithsonian.com, Helen Thompson,
04/2014) Their research further confirmed that the Ark would have been
buoyant enough fit for purpose (Independent, Adam Withnall, 04/2014). Even outside
of the Bible’s account referenced in Genesis, historians have identified over
270 cultures that have a story in the ancient world about a great flood that
covered the world involving a man name Noah. In fact, as recent as 2000,
scientists discovered evidence of a great flood in ancient times which is
validated by communities buried under water in the Black Sea (The Guardian ,
Tim Radford, Science Editor, 09/2000).
Indeed one of the biggest challenges Noah endured was
having to survive and thrive in the
midst of a wicked and corrupt world. The Bible says that the hearts of
man was only on evil continually. And the whole earth had become
corrupt. No doubt Noah had to watch his back, guard his property, protect
his family and not allow the wickedness of the world to influence his lifestyle
all while carrying out the will of God for his life in building the Ark. It is likely that he was mocked and talked about for his efforts in building the Ark.
Even now, the Bible says in Romans 12:2 “and be not conformed to this
world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove
what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Noah’s ability
to keep himself righteous and not conform to the ways of his environment
positioned him to access the favor of God. Noah had to lead and take care of his family in the midst
of all his work demands. Sometimes when doing the Lord’s work, one can
easily overlook family responsibilities. In fact, family is often the
first to suffer when it comes to work and ministry demands. But we cannot
overlook or make light of the fact that Noah got his family on the Boat.
So even in the midst of a wicked and corrupt society, Noah and his wife
managed to not only train and teach their sons in the ways of God, but to also
shield them from the negative and satanic influences of the outward
community. No doubt Noah taught them to love and obey God and to
live righteous.
Finally, what sets Noah apart in this story is his
obedience to God. By adhering to God’s command for how things were to be
done in terms of the measurements, rooms, supplies/material, and gathering of
the animals, Noah demonstrates an act of faith that will cause him to be
remembered throughout humanity. Very often we fail in life, because
we simply refuse to do the little things that God requires of us. Noah
did not make any adjustments or changes based on what God asked. He was careful
to do exactly what God required him to do. Deuteronomy 5:33 says "Walk in obedience to all that
the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and
prolong your days in the land that you will possess."
And in John 14:14 Jesus said "If you love me keep my
commandments."
Finally, in the midst of all of his challenges and distractions, it's important to note that Noah was laser focused to do exactly what God called him to do. Because when it's all said and done, one has to be able to accomplish what has been assigned, implement the project at hand, and finish the task that has been given. When the rubber meets the road, one has to be able to perform and complete what God has committed to one's hands. This is one of the greatest lessons we learn from Noah. In conclusion, because of Noah's faith and obedience to God, He was able to accomplished a historic task. Noah built the Ark.
Finally, in the midst of all of his challenges and distractions, it's important to note that Noah was laser focused to do exactly what God called him to do. Because when it's all said and done, one has to be able to accomplish what has been assigned, implement the project at hand, and finish the task that has been given. When the rubber meets the road, one has to be able to perform and complete what God has committed to one's hands. This is one of the greatest lessons we learn from Noah. In conclusion, because of Noah's faith and obedience to God, He was able to accomplished a historic task. Noah built the Ark.