Today's chapter was rich in many ways. I was so impressed with how Noah did everything as the Lord commanded him. He didn't argue, he didn't question it at all, he just simply obeyed. I want that kind of faith. I want that kind of trust in God.
This is such a familiar story, however, one of the ladies in our group shared her "aha" moment, and it spoke to me. I wanted to share it with you and dive deeper into it.
"The Lord closed the door behind Noah." Genesis 7:16b
Closed doors often can feel like rejection. They can feel like the death of something. In this instance, the closed door was for protection. If God closed the door, we are certain He has
something new for Noah. There were windows added to the ark. We were discussing these windows in Bible study yesterday. The windows represent the new thing God was about to do. How many times do we stare at that closed door and grieve? Paralyzed by fear or loss? In all situations, we need to submit to God. In this instance, God told Noah of His plans to wipe out the evil people of that time. We don’t often get in on God's plan when doors close.
I am guilty of looking back like Lot's wife did. I have a hard time moving forward in many ways. Grief can be so hard. It has no rules. I never know when it will hit me. Today was such a reminder that what has felt like rejection is likely God's protection or even redirection. I am admitting as I write that God is good. He is good to me, and He is good at being God. Whew. I needed this visual today.
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