TAT 144 The Two Normals
For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, (Matt. 24:37-38 NASB)
The above verses tell us that life was going on as normal in “the days of Noah.” But on closer examination we find that there was another normal.
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. (Heb. 11:7 NASB)
Noah’s normal life was to live by faith—to do what God asked him to do—to build an ark.
Therefore there were two normals existing simultaneously. That existence might have looked something like this:
Society continued on with their dinner parties – Noah continued building the ark.
Society continued on with their marriage and funeral customs – Noah continued
building the ark.
Society continued planning for their retirement – Noah continued building the ark.
Society never missed an opportunity to enjoy the activities of their society – Noah continued building the ark.
Presently, “the days of Noah” are quickly returning, or have returned, to this earth. But it is still possible for me to live a normal life of faith.
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1 NASB)
If I live by Biblical Faith then I live with God’s eternal plan in view and His future eternal goals are the goals for my earthly life. If that is not my focus nor my goals then I am not living by Biblical Faith. (See also Heb. 11:10)