Genesis 8:9 · KJV

"But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.

⁸Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground;

⁹But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.

¹⁰And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark;

¹¹And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.

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Reflection Questions

What does it feel like to seek comfort during uncertain times?

How do you respond when your efforts seem unfruitful?

When have you felt the need to return to a place of safety?

Life Application

comfort

In times of uncertainty, seek comfort in God’s presence. Remember that it's okay to return to a safe place when needed.

trust

Trust that God will provide the right opportunities at the right time, even when it seems like nothing is working.

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