Genesis 8:18 “So Noah went out, and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives with him.”
QUITE A BOAT RIDE
Can you even begin to imagine how happy Noah and his family were to get off that boat? Depending on which source you use, Noah and his family were on the ark between 360 and 381 days. They were on the ark for a year!!! Talk about having sea legs – whew!
The interesting thing about the ark, though, is that Noah did not control where it went. He relied on the Lord to guide that boat to its final resting place. He had no idea where they would wind up. No rudder, no sail, no outboard motor – nothing! Just the wind and the waves to determine where they would disembark and begin their new life.
TEACHING MOMENT
Think of all the trips you have taken with your kids. Have any lasted a year? I doubt it. The next time you are on the road and your kids ask the question, “Are we there yet?”, tell them this story. Just as they trust you to get them to the destination, Noah trusted the Lord. Our children need to learn to trust the Lord’s guiding hand as He directs their path.
Explain to Gertrude or Elrod that they, just like Noah, must stay in the boat to get there safely. Noah could have gotten sick and tired of those animals and jumped overboard. But he was only safe as long as he stayed put. Encourage your kids to stay put with God.
How about you? Are you too busy rowing your own boat to realize God has a better one for you? Let Him guide you to the perfect destination He has planned for you. You may not like the journey sometimes, but you can rest in His plan.
A Moment In Time 