Friday, May 20, 2016

Genesis Seven - Sanctuary


"Then the Lord said to Noah, 
“Go into the ark, you and all your household, 
for I have seen that you are righteous before me 
in this generation."

Genesis 7:1


Noah and his family was granted sanctuary from the judgement that had befallen the world. It says in the new testament "For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." (Matthew 24:37-39). There is a horrifying reality that there will be another flood-like judgement and only few will find this ark for the righteous. And for the few who find it, it isn't necessarily found by them but it is brought to them by God himself. Is it indeed open for all those who seek shelter from the pouring rain of destruction? In this wicked generation that I am a part of (for I am also a wretched sinner deserving of destruction) there are so many things going awry from public bathroom policies to presidential candidates becoming as selfish children.. My mind is so full of the thoughts of what is in front of me- yet I do know that there is far more that I do need to focus on. I am unsure of even where I stand at this point of whether or not I am indeed loved by God the Creator I cannot say for sure. I do however can say for certain that God is good and that He brings to fruition what He has promised when it comes to the judgement and salvation of men.

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