Noah's Ark!
(Edward Griffin, "NOAH'S ARK")
on the surface of the ground, from mankind
to livestock, to creatures that crawl, to the birds
of the sky, and they were wiped off the earth!
Only Noah was left, and those who were with
him in the ark!" Genesis 7:23
Finally, the frightful morning began!
The heavens gathered blackness.
Angry tempests conflicted in the skies.
The lightnings flashed over the world!
Word was spread, that Noah and his
family had entered into the ark.
The ungodly then began to fear!
Before long, floods of water poured
from the sky. Some now began to turn
their eyes towards the ark; others stood
doubting; others still dared to scoff!
The waters go on to increase.
The rivers fill--and start to overflow.
The waters begin to rise in the streets.
Some flee into their houses; others,
more intimidated, hasten to the hills!
Others are now convinced, and with dreadful
fright, are seen wading towards the ark!
The fountains of the great deep
are now broken up!
The waters rise more rapidly, and
begin to rush with impetuous force.
With difficulty they stand against
the stream. They struggle for their
lives to reach the ark!
Thousands come--
some wading, some swimming,
some sinking, some hanging onto
the ark with the grasp of death--
all screaming for admission!
But it is too late!
Time was, when the ark was open
and they might have entered in--
but that time is past!
Where are now those tongues which
derided the enormous vessel and
the man who built it? Now what
do you think of him--
who for more than a century has borne
the character of a fool and madman!
They would give a thousand worlds--
to be in his condition now!
Those nearest to the ark, cry and
plead for admission, but in vain!
The waters roar!
The ark is lifted up!
They sink and are seen no more!
By this time, every wretch on earth
is thoroughly convinced. Hear their cries
from the tops of the houses, which are
answered by wails from those on the hills.
See the multitudes who have fled to
the mountains. How like frightened sheep
they crowd together!
Now the waters, roaring and foaming,
have reached their feet!
They flee up to the highest ridge--
but the floods pursue them there!
Some are able to climb the lofty oaks--
and the waves overtake them there!
They flee to the highest branches, and
for a moment have time to reflect on their
former madness:
"How could I disbelieve the LORD'S prophet?
Where is now the ark which I scorned? Where
am I going? O eternity! eternity! What a dreadful
GOD have I despised!"
On the topmost bough, the impetuous
torrent sweeps them away!
Their hold is broken--
and they sink to rise no more!
The ark floats by--
and sails over the heads
of the revilers and persecutors!
Only that blessed family in the ark are safe!
The same terrors will seize an unbelieving
world when JESUS comes again!
at the coming of the SON of MAN. For in
the days before the flood, people were eating
and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,
up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they
knew nothing about what would happen until
the flood came and swept them all away!
That is how it will be at the coming of
the SON of MAN!" Matthew 24:37-39
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In the light of the upcoming movie, "NOAH"--you may desire to read the whole of Edward Griffin's powerful short article, "NOAH'S ARK". Also, be sure to listen to the AUDIO and watch the VIDEO.
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