Genesis 7:23 - At rest in the ark
Scripture:
Genesis 7:23
23 Thus He blotted out every living thing that was upon the face of the
land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky,
and they were blotted out from the earth; and only Noah was left,
together with those that were with him in the ark.
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Thoughts:
The ark is for us a foreshadowing of what Christ has now done. Only
those in the ark were saved from God's righteous judgment. Just as
today, with our full understanding of God's plan, we know that only
those who are in Christ are eternally saved.
Further, Noah and his family were sealed in the ark by the Lord:
Genesis 7:15-16
15 So they went into the ark to Noah, by twos of all flesh in which was
the breath of life. 16 Those that entered, male and female of all
flesh, entered as God had commanded him; and the Lord closed it behind
him.
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Just as Christians today are sealed by the Holy Spirit until we go home
to be with the Lord:
Ephesians 4:30-31
30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for
the day of redemption.
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Prayer:
I thank You Lord that I am "in the ark." No one can take this glorious
truth away from me! I may not be considered a success by the standards
of this world, the memory of me may soon be lost after I take my last
breath, but by the blood of Christ, I have a place in heaven with You.
Thank You, Lord!
Amen