GET ON BOARD

“God’s light came into the world but the people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.” John 3:19

The door of the ark closed with a bang. The echoes vibrated in the darkness. Animal noises of all kinds filled the large ship.

On the third deck, just below the small opening that ran along the eves, Noah and his family waited and listened to the gentle pitter, patter on the roof above them. What was this water dripping from the sky? It had started just as they were walking up the ramp to the door.

Noah glanced around at the family’s meager belongings. They had lanterns, pallets to sleep on, a fire in a large iron stove to cook on, wood to burn, pots and pans and all the things eight people needed to live in this small space for an extended…