Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

leaders in rejecting the preaching of Noah, and they finally declared
that the divine law was no longer in force and that it was contrary to
the character of God to punish disobedience. Their minds had
become so blinded by rejecting the light that they really believed
Noah's message to be a delusion.
The world was set against God's justice and His laws, and
Noah was regarded as a fanatic. Great men--worldly, honored and
wise--said, "The threatenings of God are for the purpose of
intimidating and will never come true. The destruction of the world
by the God who made it and the punishment of the beings He has
created will never take place. Do not be afraid, Noah is a wild
fanatic." They continued their disobedience and wickedness, as
though God had not spoken through His servant.
But Noah stood like a rock in a storm. Connection with God
made him strong in the strength of infinite power. For one hundred
and twenty years his solemn voice fell on the ears of that generation,
warning of events which, as far as human wisdom could judge, were
impossible.
Up to that time rain had never fallen; the earth had been
watered by a mist or dew. The rivers had never yet passed their
boundaries but had carried their waters safely to the sea because
God's fixed commands had kept the waters from overflowing their
banks (see Job 38:11).
But time passed on; people whose hearts at times had trembled
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