This is a beautiful chapter - when you put yourself in Noah's shoes and the world that you know ceases to exist. Some would look at it as despair and uncertainty but this is a chapter of hope and promise. Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and while we were in the area on Sat (for a wedding) and at church on Sunday, I felt safe and secure despite the terrorists warnings. God "remembered" Noah and acted decisively and positively on his behalf. It took over 150 days for the water levels to subside before the ark "settled" down. It seems that the first bird that was sent out was carnivorous so it fed on the dead animals that died during the flood. The second (dove) was not and need to eat vegetation. The olive tree seemed to have survived the flood and was blessed to feed the dove and to prove that it was growing again. The significance of the olive tree was seen in Hosea 14:6 that Israel would be like an olive tree. Despite the limited animals on the ark, Noah sacrificed to the Lord so that He would be honored and pleased.
Enjoyed the weekend despite the tireness, the lack of sleep and the long days before coming back to the apartment. Saw a young girl get married that came to our church and our lives a few years ago and she has been a blessing to me ever since. After they got married and their honeymoon, they will be moving to Buffalo to start a new life. Buffalo's gain is our loss. Still we "survived" the added security of the events yesterday in lower Manhattan and was able to pray with GG last night.
Taught my last SS class for the time being and really enjoyed doing so. Good kids and will hopefully make the right choices. Good service and remembrance at service as well.
Prayers for those who lost loved ones and remembered them yesterday and forever.
Praise for today: God will never give me more than I can handle.
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