The Raing Slug Chapter 1

*Chapter 1* Noah

“ ‘I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you. You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you. Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive. You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them.’ Noah did everything just as God commanded him,” read Mr. Mathews. He was reading the story of Noah to his family during their morning family devotionals.

“Kids, why do you think Noah did everything that God commanded him?” he asked.

“Well, you know, someone tells me that I am going to die. I am going to do what he says,” replied Max.

“But think about it, Max. Noah was the only one found righteous or blameless,” replied Mrs. Mathews. “Do you really think it’s easy to do what God says when everyone around you is doing the wrong thing? Do you think Noah really wanted to do build a huge boat while all of his enemies were watching?”

“Probably not,” replied Daisy. “So dad, why did he do it?”

“Noah trusted God even though the people around him probably thought that he was crazy,” answered their dad. “Later, in the bible it says, ‘By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.’ Noah believed in God and what he could not see.”

“Right, we don’t always see God, but sometimes we can hear him, and every day we can see his miracles,” answered their mom. “God wants us to trust Him just like Noah trusted Him.”

“Dad, the flood came and destroyed all of the people and animals on earth, and then the boat landed and all of the animals were in one place, on one continent. How’d they get over to America? Or even to Australia?” asked Leo.

“If God can cover the entire earth with a flood, don’t you think that he can help some animals move?” asked their dad.

“Well, I guess,” said Leo.

“Today, while mom and I are at work, go online and look for the story about Krakatoa,” said their Dad. “It’s a volcano in Indonesia. See if you can find out what happened to animals from that island. And why there are animals on the island. But, now it’s time to pray before mom and I leave. Who wants to pray?”

“I do,” said Daisy. Everyone bowed their heads, closed their eyes, and folded their hands. “Dear God, it’s not easy living in a foreign country so please help us to be patient during our summer vacation. Please keep us cool during the hot weather. Thank you for your animals and your love. Help us to trust you more like Noah. In Jesus name...”

“Amen” everyone said together.