As It Was in the Days of Noah – What God Wants YOU To Know About This

Posted November 10, 2025 | End Times Watch | River Wilde

What an interesting scripture: Matthew 24:37–39 (KJV)

37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

I’d like to know more about what this means. How exactly was it in the days of Noah? What are the similarities that we are experiencing today? And most importantly, how can this knowledge help us?

Jesus warned that the world before His return would be “as it was in the days of Noah” To understand this, we must look closely at what life was like before the flood — and what lessons it holds for us today.

Rampant Wickedness and Corruption

Genesis 6:5 (KJV) tells us: “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
Humanity was consumed by sin, not just in action but in thought. Evil had become normal. Morality was inverted. People no longer sought God’s ways, and wickedness dominated the culture.

This is so insightful for me for a few reasons: It’s compelling to think that the world was once so evil. In my lifetime, I’ve seen evil increase dramatically to the point where it is today, but realizing that it was ONCE this evil is thought provoking.

Violence Everywhere

The earth had become filled with violence (Genesis 6:11–12). Lawlessness and brutality were rampant. Life had lost its sanctity, and society no longer valued righteousness. People protected themselves by power and force, rather than justice and truth. I think that we can all agree that we are indeed at this level right now.

Spiritual Blindness

People in Noah’s day ignored God’s warning. They continued “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” (Matthew 24:38), living their normal lives as if judgment would never come. They were indifferent to Noah’s preaching and mockery of their sin did not stop them from continuing in it.

To those of you who are reading this, I know that many of you are “Warriors for Truth” and, like Noah, you are spending a great deal of time trying to warn, and teach others about Jesus Christ and the end times.

I also KNOW this…from my own personal experience. Your messages often fall upon deaf ears, and even spark hate and ridicule from others in this world. Can I scream loudly… “I Hear You!”

I would like to take a moment and speak directly to you regarding the frustration that you are feeling. Can we learn from Noah how we can respond to these feelings of rejection and ridicule?

The Bible makes it clear that the world around him was deeply corrupt and “filled with violence” (Genesis 6:11–12, KJV). Noah, however, “found grace in the eyes of the LORD” (Genesis 6:8, KJV) because he was righteous and obedient. The Scriptures don’t give us detailed dialogue about how he responded to ridicule or mockery, but we can infer some things from the context and the nature of his obedience.

1. Faithful endurance: Noah obeyed God’s command to build the ark despite the fact that no rain had yet fallen. This act alone would have looked absurd to the people around him (Hebrews 11:7, KJV: “By faith Noah…prepared an ark to the saving of his house”). His response to their likely scorn was not to argue or retaliate, but to continue faithfully doing what God commanded.
2. Separation from worldly thinking: The KJV repeatedly shows that Noah “walked with God” (Genesis 6:9, KJV). Walking with God implies a closeness that gave him perspective beyond the opinions of the world. He was likely mocked, derided, and possibly threatened, but his focus was on God’s command, not human approval.
3. Silent witness: Noah’s life itself served as a testimony. Hebrews 11:7 notes that “he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” In other words, the mockery and rejection of Noah exposed the sin of the world rather than shaking his faith.

So, the KJV picture is of a man who endured ridicule through unwavering faith, obedience, and a heart fully aligned with God, showing that enduring hatred for righteousness is an eternal pattern in God’s plan.

One of the hardest burdens to carry — loving people enough to want them to see truth, yet watching them turn away from it. Your heart is in the right place. You’re not motivated by pride or revenge, but by a deep love for God and a desire for others to be freed from deception. That kind of compassion is Christlike. Know this!

The Apostle Paul faced the same thing. He wrote, “Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?” (Galatians 4:16). (Do you feel this way at times?) That’s what you’re living through — the loneliness of a messenger who sees spiritual blindness all around and desperately wants others to wake up.

When hearts are hardened, words alone rarely open them. Sometimes, the most powerful witness isn’t argument, but quiet endurance, love, and truth lived out. 2 Timothy 2:24–25 (KJV) gives gentle counsel:

“The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.”

You’re planting seeds, even when it feels like no one’s listening. God will use your words, your example, and even your pain — but in His timing, not ours. Your prayers are not wasted. God hears the cries of those who ache for the deceived.

When you feel like giving up, maybe it’s time to rest, not quit. Let God carry the weight for a while. Just be His child, not His soldier. He’ll restore your strength when it’s time to keep going.

I would like you to know that just like Noah, you are NOT failing in trying to warn others. Their walking away is not due to your lack of Skill, nor effort…It is simply as stated above, They Are Not Yet Ready! PLEASE do not take this personal. You are successful: You are loved by God, and there will be many who when ready, will accept the teachings of Jesus Christ, due in some part to your efforts.

Won’t this be an awesome day in heaven to meet the people that you were able to help in bringing to Christ? I think about this often to encourage me to continue on.

The Faith of Noah

Amid this darkness, Noah stood apart. Genesis 6:9 (KJV) says: “Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.”
He obeyed God, building the ark and preaching righteousness, even though no one else listened. His faith and obedience saved not just himself, but his family.

Sudden Judgment

Once the ark was sealed, God’s judgment came swiftly and completely. Those who rejected His warning were swept away by the flood. This illustrates a sobering truth: God’s patience is not infinite. Judgment will come, and only those who obey Him will be spared.

THIS is how it will be in our day! There will be those who do not give their life to Christ and will miss the Rapture. And further, there will be those left who ignore the teachings of the 144,000, and end up taking the mark of the beast and be destroyed by the “FLOOD,” Armageddon.

The story of Noah is both a warning and a beacon of hope. Just as Noah’s faith preserved his family, walking faithfully with God today is our protection against the spiritual flood to come. The world may mock, ignore, or resist the truth, but obedience to God is what saves.

We live in a time that echoes Noah’s days: moral decay, violence, spiritual blindness, and widespread indifference to God. Yet, just as then, God calls His people to stand firm, preach righteousness, and trust in Him. Do you feel this? Do you realize that you have been called of God to preach His word? Is there any greater calling?

One Last Thought

I have this picture hanging in my home where I can see it every day.

When I get discouraged with people rejecting the teachings of Christ, I realize that EVEN Jesus Christ felt this same way.

The Bible records several instances showing that Jesus was deeply grieved and frustrated over Jerusalem’s rejection of Him and His message. In the King James Version (KJV), one of the clearest examples is in Matthew 23:37–39:

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”

Here, you can see Jesus expressing both sorrow and frustration. He desired to protect and save the people, yet they continually rejected the prophets and His gospel. His words reflect deep lamentation over their hard hearts and unwillingness to accept God’s message.

Another example is in Luke 19:41–44 (KJV):

“And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, And shall lay thee even with the ground, thou, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.”

This shows Jesus’ emotional response—grief over their spiritual blindness and frustration at their failure to recognize the time of God’s visitation.

Was Jesus not QUALIFIED to teach? Does He lack the skills to convince people of His gospel? You can see my point. He possesses the very best in all of those characteristics, yet when people didn’t receive His message, it was not due to His efforts or lack of talent, it was, JUST AS TODAY, people were not ready to accept His message.

I smile when I realize God’s plan to “help people get ready” to accept His word…”The Tribulation Period!” (I shouldn’t smile, but I’m being truthful right now). Because they are not listening. They are not aware of what is coming their way. (I need to repent after I finish writing this article).

But God, in His wisdom, is creating a way…perhaps harsh, for them to be humble enough to accept His word. The Tribulation Period will do exactly that for some, and others? Those who still refuse the word of God will receive these harsh times as Punishment for their betrayal, as well as a last attempt to bring them to Christ.

We, who are in tune with the scriptures, can certainly see the message of the opening scripture. The world is in such an evil place right now, just as it was in the days of Noah. But beyond this, I hope that You and Me can both see how we can be, Like Noah, and as Warriors of the Truth not be discouraged and continue fulfilling our calling of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I am praying for you; will you pray for me?

My prayer is that you will find the strength to continue with your calling in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Or if you are in a position of learning the Gospel, I pray that you will be able to see the truth in the prophecies of the end times. That the words of the Bible will resonate with you, and you will come to know the LOVE that God has for you. He wants you to “Board the Ark” by learning what it means to be Born Again. Then once you have secured your ticket, He wants you to help others in doing the same. I pray that you will answer His call.

I look forward to sharing our “warrior” stories with each other, around a campfire in the clouds. My love is deep for all of you. I hope that you can feel it through my words, or more importantly… Through Our Spirits!

Gods Speed…