Scripture to Read: Genesis 7:17-24
As we end this week, we need to make sure we do not miss the devastating destruction brought about by our infinitely powerful God. It’s difficult for us even to comprehend that every man, woman, child, and animal on the face of the earth was killed, except the eight people and the animals on the ark. The stench of death covered the whole earth due to the righteous judgment of God over sinful humanity. God’s judgment on mankind through the flood is a warning of the judgment God will bring again on mankind in the future. Our Lord Jesus Christ actually says this in Matthew 24:36-39. Jesus links two events in Matthew 24, the global flood in Genesis and His rapture of the church. First, the flood was totally unexpected, and Christ’s rapture of His church will be totally unexpected. People were, and will be, eating, drinking, and marrying. Everyone will be living in comfort rather than living in holy preparation for His rapture. We know Noah preached (2 Peter 2:5) during the 75 plus years the ark was being built but no one responded except Noah’s family. Second, God’s wrath came through the flood, and God’s wrath will come again in the Great Tribulation. Third, the ark was used by God to SAVE Noah and his family. Christ alone is the Only One that salvation comes through for all mankind. God’s Word clearly states this in Acts 4:11-12. Therefore, let us make sure we live for Him and share His good news with this lost world.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about God’s judgment through the flood and His coming judgment?
2. How are you sharing His Good News each day through your life and through your conversations?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!