“But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and livestock with him in the boat. He sent a wind to blow across the earth, and the floodwaters began to recede.”
Genesis 8:1
Like rivers that swell and mountains that crumble, our humanity, while beautifully unique and holy, comes with its darkness: minds that betray us, hearts that break. When the storms come—it’s natural to look at what’s been broken and feel singled out, abandoned, and forgotten.
Noah was a righteous man chosen by God to build an ark to preserve life amidst divine judgment. For months, he floated atop the waters of destruction, surrounded by silence and uncertainty. The Bible says that God “remembered Noah”. At first glance, it’s easy to conclude that God had forgotten him, leaving him adrift in the floodwaters. But this is impossible.
For it would go against the very nature and character of God.
The Word clarifies, “Only Noah was left, and those who were with him.” This doesn’t mean Noah was abandoned. It means that God’s gaze never lifted. He was with Noah the entire time. To “remember” speaks not of God returning His attention, but of His steadfast faithfulness—His love that never wavered, even through the floodwaters and within the ark.
It was through Noah that God planned restoration for the entire world. What stands out is how little Noah knew of God’s complete plan. God spoke of destruction, a covenant, and a task to build the ark—but the “how” of restoration was hidden. Noah didn’t need every answer to trust God. He simply obeyed.
When we look at the ruins in our own lives, it’s easy to feel abandoned, hidden, or overlooked. Yet these moments are where God’s greatest work begins.
Hidden, not forgotten.
The barren places are God’s construction site for restoration. His redemptive work continues. We too can trust His faithfulness and fix our eyes on him, even when the mystery feels overwhelming.
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