Jesus refers to Noah and Lot as examples about how swiftly change can happen in life. The reminder is clear: may we live each day with our affairs in order, ready and prepared to respond to the Lord.
God states that the rainbow is a sign of the covenant between the Lord and all living things, reminding us that the gift of life is precious, holy, sacred…and meant to be lived to the best of our ability.
Noah’s patience and hard work pay off as the flood recedes and humanity is given a second chance. God never gives up on us, reminding us that today is another chance to begin again.
Noah builds the ark and preserves life as God permits the great flood to cover the earth. It begs a question: what needs to be preserved in our lives…and what needs to be washed away?