The Flood

In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. Genesis 7:11

Steps 1, 2, 3, 11, 12

When the probation of man was completed, and they did not repent, then God followed through with His word. He means what He says. God had the ark built, everyone had been given their opportunity, and God had His remnant safe in the ark. He was ready to care for the people who had chosen Him. When they were safely inside the ark, then God brought the flood. The flood destroyed every living creature on the land. But creatures in the sea survived. So we know that when God speaks He will follow through. God does not threaten and not follow through.

Prayer for Today: God, we accept that you will follow through with both love and punishment. Help us to learn that You do not want to harm anyone but You will stop the process before You lose all of Your. Thank You for Your protective care. Help us to see You as caring rather than cruel. Help us to always look for the solutions You have provided and then to be willing to participate in the solutions rather than just be an onlooker. Thank You for Your patience and for Your love for us.