Noah’s Crazy Task – Would You Believe in a Flood That’s Never Been Seen?
Let’s go to one of the Bible’s most mind-bending passages: the story of Noah and the flood from Genesis 6:9-22. First, God approaches Noah with some incredible instructions. Although they might sound straightforward to a skilled builder, what He commands Noah to do is massive.
In this study, we’ll look at why Noah believed so fully. Next, we’ll find how this all connects to the bigger story of God’s relationship with humanity. As we go through Genesis together, we’ll understand why those 40 days and nights of rain are about so much more than a disaster. Ultimately, they’re about faith, trust, and the beginnings of God’s plan for the world.
God Gives Instructions to Noah for the Ark
Then God said to Noah, “The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence because of them; and behold, I am about to destroy them with the earth.
Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; you shall make the ark with rooms, and shall cover it inside and out with pitch.
But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.
And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every kind into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female.
Of the birds after their kind, and of the animals after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive. – Genesis 6:13-14:18-20 NASB
God Commands – Noah Obeys – Is Noah Crazy?
Imagine this: You’ve just watched your favorite team win it all on TV, brushed your teeth, and you’re finally tucked in for the night. Just as you’ doze off, you hear a voice—God’s voice. And He says, “I need you to build a massive boat. Big enough to fit your whole family and two of every animal. Why? Because a flood is coming that will wipe out the entire world.”
Now, this isn’t some little rowboat. It’s enormous! According to Scripture, it spans the length of one and a half football fields. And it rises as tall as a four-story building. Oh, and one more thing: there’s probably no water anywhere nearby!
What would you do?
Most of us would probably wonder if we were dreaming—or maybe consider a mental health check-up. But here’s where Noah is different. He doesn’t second-guess what he hears. Instead, Noah has such deep faith in God that he trusts Him fully,
- even when the task sounds impossible,
- even when it makes zero sense by human standards.
Why? Because Noah believed that when God made a promise, He meant it. And he held onto that faith, even if it meant looking a little crazy to everyone around him. Noah’s story isn’t just about building a boat; it’s about what faith really looks like. Also, it’s about trusting in something bigger, even when it doesn’t quite add up from our point of view.
Faith of Noah
This story is more about faith and obedience than about a boat and a flood. Verse 22 sums it up as it states;
“Thus Noah did; according to all that God had commanded him, so he did.” – NASB
How many times have we been warned of God’s judgment and ignored it? How about opportunities in life? Did we listen? Do we listen now?
My Christian Walk? I was Stubborn
Although I was baptized at an early age, I fell away from church for a portion of my life. Time ticked by until one day I finally listened to what God was saying to my heart.
I felt a tug at my heart to get back in a church family and learn more about Him. After returning to church, I found a renewed sense of purpose in my life. I rediscovered the grace and love of God. And I gained friends who encouraged my spiritual growth. Through prayer and study, I found that connection with God, guiding my daily walk.
My Ark – and Yours
For sure, I am nowhere close to perfect (I’ll never get there). But now I have the assurance that Christ will protect me from the “flood” when God decides to judge the people of the earth again, which He has promised to do. Jesus’ death on the cross has taken away our sins, and we are now forgiven. We have nothing to fear from His judgment, as He has already taken care of it.
Preparation and Action – Are you prepared to face judgment from God?
It’s not too late. If you feel unsure of how to be prepared, there is a simple ABC way that helps you understand the first steps to take to gain your personal relationship with God through Christ. Taking these steps now will give you a sense of peace, security, and assurance that you will never be alone.
I will pray for you this morning that God will come into your life and give you the same joy that He has shown to me; not because I deserve it but just because He loves me. And He loves you!
Love in Christ
– Bob
If God is tugging at your heart today and you have thought about receiving the love and life-changing experience of Jesus Christ, please take a moment to read the verses from John 3:16 to get more information.