Emma nestled comfortably in the large armchair, eyes fixed on her grandmother, whose face glowed with love and wisdom. [@ch_2]"Tonight, we hear the story of a very special man named Noah,"[/@ch_2_d] her grandmother began, voice full of anticipation.
Grandmother continued, "A long time ago, the world was not as beautiful as it is now. People were not kind, and their hearts were filled with badness. But there was one man who was good and faithful—Noah." Emma pictured Noah standing alone, his gaze directed upward, touched by a divine light amidst the darkness.
"God told Noah to build a large ark,"[/@ch_2_d] [@ch_2]Grandmother explained, her voice filled with admiration. Emma imagined the bustling scene, with Noah and his family working tirelessly—sawing, hammering, and constructing the massive vessel with unwavering dedication.
"Noah listened to God and began to collect pairs of animals,"[/@ch_2_d] [@ch_2]Grandmother narrated. Emma could almost see the procession—lions walking beside lambs, birds of every color fluttering in the air, all heading toward safety, guided by Noah's gentle hand.
"Finally, the ark was ready,"[/@ch_2_d] [@ch_2]Grandmother said, her tone growing serious. Emma felt the urgency of the moment, her heart racing as she imagined the ark lifting with the rising waters, surrounded by the relentless storm.
"Inside the ark, Noah and his family took care of the animals,"[/@ch_2_d] [@ch_2]Grandmother said soothingly. Emma felt comforted by the image of Noah praying and trusting in God's promise, a beacon of hope amidst the turbulent storm.
"After many days, the rain stopped,"[/@ch_2_d] [@ch_2]Grandmother smiled, her voice softening. Emma watched in her mind’s eye as Noah sent out a dove, its return with an olive leaf signaling the earth's renewal, and the sun breaking through to illuminate the land below.
"God placed a rainbow in the sky as a promise never to flood the earth again,"[/@ch_2_d] [@ch_2]Grandmother concluded. Emma felt a swell of joy as she imagined Noah and his family stepping out into a world full of potential, the rainbow a radiant reminder of God's unwavering care and love.
