He is constructing the ark while the people around him mock and ridicule him. As a ten-year-old in Sunday school, I think, oh, they’re so foolish. Yet, consider what they’re observing: a man in the desert, far from any ocean, constructing a massive boat. While the Bible provides details about its size, it doesn’t specify the construction timeline. However, some construction workers and experts in that field have made estimations that if it was Noah and his sons alone, this project could have taken around 55 years. On the other hand, if they had access to tools and a team, they could have completed the construction in five years.

Friend, imagine a project that spans 5 to 55 years, building this massive boat in the desert, far from the sea. It seems insane, attracting ridicule in a world filled with negativity. But then it starts to rain. Noah’s unwavering faith in following God’s call is inspiring. Jesus says, “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you because of me.” This reflects the truth that making a difference often invites ridicule. To truly impact the world, you must be resilient against such negativity.