Noah's Ark
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God saves Noah's family and seals a covenant with a rainbow.
God saves the righteous and seals a covenant
As sin spread across the earth, God saw the wickedness of humanity, but He found one righteous man named Noah. He commanded him to build a great ark to protect his family and the animals from the great flood. After the waters receded, Noah offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving. God established a covenant with him and his descendants, promising never to destroy the earth by water again. He placed the rainbow in the clouds as a sign of His mercy and faithfulness. This story is a reminder that God always protects those who trust in Him.
Prayer
A faithful covenant and new life
- The flood prefigures the Sacrament of Baptism. In it we are cleansed of sin and begin a new life in God.
- God never abandons humanity. His covenant with Noah is a sign of His faithfulness.
- Those who trust God are kept safe by Him. Noah lived righteously amid a wicked age, and God protected him.
God always keeps His promises and gives us the opportunity to start anew.
Prayer
Lord, help me to live righteously like Noah and to trust in Your mercy in every situation.
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