Lessons To Learn From Noahs Flood

By Janet Jones


At the time God called Noah to build the ark, he was already 480 years old. Noah did everything God asked him to do so today, he is celebrated by so many. There are a lot of things to learn from the account of Noahs flood. Here you shall see at least seven of them.

The first lesson to learn from this is the importance of obedience. Even though the flood was yet to come, Noah sprang up to duty as soon as the Lord gave the specifications. And after building the ark, Noah was also careful to take note of the animals God wanted to preserve and the way he wanted it. Even though this was not so easy for a man of his age, yet, his joy was to do all that God had commanded him.

Those who say that God cannot destroy mankind should be aware of this story. God was so angry at his creature that he vowed to destroy it with water and He did just that. God is always eager to do good and to bless his people but those who make him angry will receive his terrible wrath.

Again, this account makes it clear that God's delay does not mean denial. If he has said that a thing will come to pass, it is just a matter of time and it will manifest. Noah warned his generation but they waited more than 100 years and nothing happened. They all perished with the flood but Noah and his family were saved.

This story should not let the devil succeed in making you think that God really wants a man to perish. He is only concerned about man's evil deeds and will put an end to it if it persists. In His attempt to do this, He provides another way of escape lest man realizes his faults and turn to him.

Also, the story teaches that when you are with God, danger may be everywhere but it cannot affect you. This stresses the need for men to turn away from their sinful nature and cling to God. Anyone who has decided to be lord over his life without recognizing the control of God for himself should be aware that perilous times will come and they will not survive it if God does not show mercy.

Noah did not give consent to the mockery of those around him. He was determined to do everything that God had commanded him to do and he did it gladly. He believed every word that God said concerning the impending doom even though it had never happened before. He is also a man of faith like one of his fathers, Abraham.

Noah's account was written in the Bible, not just for knowledge sake. The lessons are rich and everyone who wants to take God seriously must follow them. If not for Noah, the entire human race would probably be history today but through him, God's purpose for creation was reactivated. It is therefore important to try to be different in any place you find yourself. If others are doing wrong, maintain your stance to follow Him as you may be the reason for their survival tomorrow.




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