Genesis 6-9
Wow! That was a long one! Especially when you consider that Noah was 6 hundred years old! That was repeated alot of times, wasn't it? I wonder at the importance, but it made it stand out to me like this--when you've lived 600 years and your sons have lived 100 years--40 days doesn't seem as long! But did you notice how long they were actually on the boat! It was over a year, I think, by the time the water receeded enough to get off with all those animals. So, when I'm waiting for "God's timing" on my next prayer, I'm going to have to consider the length of time Noah waited and lived.
I noticed that God also decided that man should only live 120 years. I still don't know anyone who has lived THAT long. And I noticed that after living in the ark, God gave the animals for man to eat as well. I'm not sure what to make of that. Is that what shortened their lives?
I also noticed that they began tilling the earth and planted the first vineyard. And they didn't know the power of it yet. I laugh to think that Noah got drunk after that voyage. I can't really blame him--I'm sure it was an ordeal! But we must remember, it was only after the vineyard had grown, the fruit had fermented, and the wine had been made. So, we're looking at years again, instead of the days that it seems like when you read it all at once.
And amazing story, that also mentions the cycles at one point again. So--good things come to those who wait. May I always trust in your planning and your timing, dear Lord.
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