Noah and the Ark

An Insert from Holy Humor Bible Study

God’s Outrageous Instructions

Picture this: you’re just lounging in your backyard, enjoying the day, when suddenly, God speaks up. “Build a boat,” He says. But wait—it’s not just any boat. This thing needs to be the size of a football field and sturdy enough to carry a zoo! You’d probably look up, eyes wide, and say, “Lord, are you sure? I’m going to need a serious Home Depot run—and maybe some friends with strong backs!”

But Noah? Not a question, not a doubt. He just rolled up his sleeves and got to work, trusting God’s plan even when it seemed, well, outrageous. That’s faith on display.

Now, imagine Noah hammering away on this massive ark. Day after day, his neighbors stroll by, staring at this giant wooden structure in his yard. Some might’ve chuckled, “Hey, Noah, you know we live miles from the nearest lake, right?” Or “Buddy, Been hitting the old wine press a bit hard?” Yet there he was, faithful, building, one plank at a time.

Through Noah, we learn that grace isn’t just about calm seas; sometimes, it’s the strength to keep building even when others think you’ve lost it. God’s instructions might be outrageous, but they come with an extra dose of strength to go against the grain (or in Noah’s case, the flood!). So next time God calls you to do something out of the ordinary, remember Noah. Don’t be afraid to look a little wild for a purpose that goes beyond what the world can see.

What would you think if you saw your neighbor building an ark in their yard?