This blog post is based off of Genesis 7:1-24 from the "New Women's Devotional Bible".
As I read Noah's story in this Bible I am reminded that disaster strikes all. Noah was a righteous man in the eyes of God. Even though he was faithful to God, the rains still came and he was ordered to obey God's commands. But because he was a righteous man, he knew what he needed to do - trust God.
I'm not sure what I'd do in a disaster. I have been lucky enough to not have to deal with any big problems in my life. I have witnessed others go through terrible tough times and I can begin to understand the pain and suffering. I can only imagine going through a tragedy and I think about the people who would surround me in such hard times. I know my family and loved ones would be there to support me and it would be so necessary at that time to have that group of support.
In this last week, a former teacher of mine and a great friend passed away. I have never witnessed so much love and support from others. I have seen the hand of God in all of this tragedy and I only hope that when a tragic time comes in my life I will have the amount of support that this family received! It was amazing!
I know there isn't much we can do to prepare ourselves for when tragedy strikes. But we can spend time in God's word and prepare our hearts for eternity. We can strengthen our relationship with our heavenly Father and know that no matter what the circumstance is, God is in control and He is on our side. And through our actions of faith others will be moved to do the same.
Just like Noah, and so many others in the Bible, we need to act in faith. There may be things that seem strange, or moments where the future is unclear, but stepping out in faith is what needs to happen. Trust God fully and follow His direction! He always has a plan!
"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm." Willa Cather
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