Did Noah’s
family doubt him as they waited on the storm?
Noah’s
family was on the ark for 7 days before they even saw any rain! (Gen. 7:1-10) As we kept up with the news on the internet
concerning Hurricane Isaac and received phone calls and e-mails from friends
and family telling us about the storm, I knew something was on its way. However, as the days passed and we continued
to follow the storm, the sky above was crystal clear! The storm was predicted to hit on Friday,
Friday morning there was not a rain cloud to be seen. I began to doubt all I had heard.
Perhaps
the storm was predicted, but it had changed its course. I trust my family, but maybe the news in the
U.S. is a little dramatic and not getting all the facts correct. Just as these thoughts began, the sky
darkened and the rain came.
What did
Noah and his family think when it finally started to rain?
This was
the very FIRST time the Lord had ever made it rain. I am sure a great amount of fear and
apprehension filled the ark as they realized the flood was really going to happen. I also think the ark had to be full of praise
as the family realized their God is faithful to do what He said He would
do. What joy they must have had to know everything
was in His control. However, the start
of the rain was only the beginning of a very LONG journey.
How long
were they on the ark before extreme cabin-fever occurred?!
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| My handsome husband, ready to battle the storm. The blur beside him is Creole in the midst of some Cabin Fever. |
He was up in our face all the time. He would follow both of us from room to room. No amount of petting was able to calm him. How in the world do you think the animals were on the ark?!
Granted, each animal did not have the energy of a puppy. I’m sure there were days when Noah’s wife had just had it up to her kneck dealing with certain animals. How many times can you clean up after all kinds of livestock before you simply cannot handle it anymore?!
How
excited was the family when they finally saw the sun?
Haiti is a
country that truly LIVES in the great outdoors.
The markets are outside on the streets.
Most walk everywhere they go. We
have our windows open in our home 95% of the time. When rain hits, it truly cripples the country. I cannot imagine the
extreme contrast it was for Noah’s family, a family who had no choice but to do
everything in the great outdoors, and move everything inside an ark for over 1 year!
How does
one move forward after such a terrible flood?
The Lord
caused the flood in Noah’s time to destroy the entire earth. My God promised He would never destroy the
earth with water again. The storm that
hit Haiti a few days ago is so small in comparison to the world wide
flood. Still, many in Haiti right now
are struggling due to flooding and other damage from hurricane Isaac.
Many have
lost their homes, gardens, and animals.
Several of the churches associated with Baptist Haiti Mission have
experienced severe damage. Would you
pray for BHM as we seek to discern how to serve our church families during this
difficult time? We have heard of many
needs today, and know we will continue to learn more as the days progress.
We are
thankful the Lord brought the rain, and has now brought it to an
end. He was faithful many years ago and
continues to be today.
One of the best ways to help is through giving undesignated gifts. If you would
consider giving financially to BHM as we seek to assist the churches please let us know, or visit www.bhm.org/give/
Chelsea, I am so thankful that you & Trey were safe. I didn't know Creole would react the way he did. I will certainly continue to pray for the Haitian who were in the storm's path. Mommaw Peggy
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