Genesis 6:20

One of the reasons that I decided to challenge myself by reading the Bible (albeit abridged) was because I think I depend too much on other people's interpretations of the Bible. I need to read the Bible more myself and make my own interpretations! Something I have found though, is that I am surprised by the details of the stories that I have read so far that I didn't know. For instance, let's look at Genesis 6:20 - 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. I don't think I ever knew that the animals came to Noah! I always thought that he gathered up the animals... why did I think that? I wonder if it is because I have never taken the time to read the story for myself. I always assumed that I knew the story because I have heard it a million times, especially in the last 2 1/2 years. It really puts a different spin on the story for me. Yes, Noah would have built the ark simply out of obedience but if he had questioned at all that this request was from God, he didn't have to question it anymore once all these pairs of animals started showing up to enter the ark! How amazing would it be to see animals lining up of the own accord for you save them from God's wrath? Hmm....