Shut in by God, saved by God

 

’’…and the LORD shut him in.’’ (Genesis 7:16).

’’…and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark’’ (Genesis 7:23).

Until the flood began, being shut in the ark could be seen as a restriction of freedom; Those inside could not go anywhere they wanted. Those outside might think they are free. But when the flood started, it became clear that those who were locked in were free, they were free from the danger of death, and the "free" outside were lost.

Those shut in by God are those saved by God.  And not Noah, but God Himself closed the door of the ark, separating those inside from those outside. Those outside could have fun and party, those inside could not participate, but they were safe. When God separates us from the world, He closes the door so that we are not connected to the outside world, and it is not to limit us, but to save us.

From my diary,

February 14, 2023