The Ark

"...And the ark went upon the face of the waters. And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered."

~Genesis 7:18-19

     "Wow. Just imagine looking out of the ark and seeing all the water...everywhere. If I were Noah I would fall on my knees in gratitude and awe that I am safe inside the ark." I thought to myself.

     "You can do that right now." I heard Jesus gently prompt. "Just look out at the flood of sin that covers this world. You are safe inside the ark: Me. Your Lord."

     "Lord Jesus, thank you for this impenetrable wall of Your blood. I am safe from all in sin in You!" 

     I wrote down this conversation during my semester at Ellerslie. Reading it again now, I am freshly convicted. (Funny how "my own" words can be the most convicting!) Do I daily recognize and appreciate what my God has done for me? Am I daily and constantly thankful for the safe, strong, and mighty tower my Jesus is and that I can be In Him? All to often, I am not. I get caught up in me. In MY problems. In MY issues. In MY troubles. I forget about all that my precious Saviour went through to save me and make me safe from myself and from the enemy. And I am unthankful. 

     Take a moment and try to imagine where your life would be right now, if you weren't rescued by the King of kings. It's a mess, huh? It's ugly, it's awful, it's dirty, it's sinful. Now look at where He has you now. Look at the beauty He has scripted into your everyday life! Look at the hopes and dreams He has placed on your heart! Look at the beautiful relationship He has crafted between you and Him! And fall on your knees in gratitude, thanksgiving, praise, and love. He is totally worthy. 

     Father, remind me, every second if necessary, of the most beautiful gift You have given me. Keep me humble, thankful, and gracious. May every piece of my life be a testament to your salvation. I love you. 

~Victoria Eira