Noah and the Great Rain
Long ago, many people had stopped being kind to one another. But Noah tried to do what was right and listen to God.
God told Noah, “Build a great boat called an ark. A big rain is coming, and I want you to keep your family and the animals safe.” Noah trusted God and got to work.
The ark was enormous! Noah and his family brought food aboard, and animals came too—birds, lions, rabbits, and many others. When everyone was safely inside, the rain began.
It rained for many days. The ark floated on the water, carrying Noah, his family, and the animals safely. At last the rain stopped. Noah sent out a bird to look for dry land. Later, a dove returned with a fresh olive leaf. Noah knew the water was going down.
When the ground was dry, God told Noah and his family they could leave the ark. The animals came out, and the family gave thanks to God.
Then God placed a rainbow in the sky. God promised Noah and every living creature that a flood would never again cover the whole earth. Whenever Noah saw the rainbow, he could remember God’s promise.
The story reminds us: Noah trusted God, cared for his family and the animals, and remembered to be thankful.