The Lonely Zebra on Noah's Ark | Will He Make it in Time?!

Hello? Is anyone out there? Hi! Are you going somewhere? We're going to Noah's Ark. God is bringing every animal there. Do you think there is room for someone with stripes? There is room for rabbits. And probably stripes. Probably is not the same as definitely. The sky is dripping. Hannah, why was that little zebra all by himself? That's what he was wondering too, Leo. A very big storm was coming and all the animals were going to the Ark. OK, first question, is the Ark a boat, a house or a floating zoo? It was the Ark God told Noah to build. God was making a safe place for Noah, his family and the animals. But what about the zebra? Let's find out. Because even when someone feels forgotten, God still sees them. God told Noah to build an Ark. And Noah obeyed God. Steady now. The animals will need a safe path inside. This corner is ready for the smaller animals. More food for the animals is coming. Careful, this jar is heavy. I have it. Let's put it near the back. They are making places for everyone. I wonder if one of those places is for me. Just as God said. The animals came to Noah. Are you going to the Ark too? I think so. I just do not know who I go with. Steps feel easier when you don't take them alone. This way, nice and slow. Do not worry, young zebra. Sometimes the right place takes time to reach. At your speed, everything takes time. Exactly. That was the biggest animal parade ever. Elephants to the left. Turtles, please begin walking three days ago. The animals were coming to the Ark because God was guiding them. The elephants were nice. The turtles were wise. But Zippy still looked worried. He saw everyone else with a partner and he wondered if he belonged. That is a hard feeling. It is. But God's plan was bigger than what Zippy could see. Why the long face, stripy friend? This is my regular face. You look like someone painted you with night and day. Is that good? Very good. Easy to find in a crowd. Oh, hello, very large teeth. Peace, little one. We are going to the Ark too. Today, we follow where God sends us. Easy now. This way. Even the lions have a place. Hello, donkey friends. I can be donkey-ish. You do not sound like a donkey. Huh? You sound like a zebra trying very hard. That obvious? What if I am secretly a bird? Can you do this? I appear to be missing the flappy parts. I also appear to be missing the flappy parts. Zippy is trying to be like everyone else because he is afraid he does not belong. But the donkeys had a point. God made each animal different. Zippy does not need to become a donkey or a bird or a monkey. He just needs to find where a zebra belongs. And he is closer than he thinks. I hope he finds it quickly. That sky is making very splashy plans. Look there. A little zebra is still waiting. He looks frightened. There is room inside. Everyone is moving so fast. Slowly. Give the small one space. They saw me. Come along, little one. But I do not have anyone to come along with. There you are. You have stripes. So do you. I thought I was the only one. I was looking for you. You were? We are supposed to go in together. There now. Together. Together sounds much better than alone. Zippy found another zebra. The Striped Troop has assembled. Zippy thought he had been forgotten. But God had a place for him. And Noah's family even saw him waiting. That was a beautiful picture of care. God was gathering the animals and Noah's family was helping them enter the place of safety. So being different did not mean Zippy was left out. No, God made room. This ramp feels very tall. One step at a time. This way, there is a dry place inside. It is warm in here. And dry. And very goaty. But safe. The little zebras are settled. More straw for this side. They are still taking care of everyone. There is a lot of everyone to care for. Waiting is easier when you choose slowly. Is that turtle wisdom? Most wisdom is slower than running. Everything looks more fun upside down. I think I'll keep standing right side up. The ark was safe, but waiting still looked hard. Also, I bet it was wiggly. Waiting can be hard when you do not know what comes next. But Zippy was not alone anymore. And even before Zippy found Zara, God had already seen him. So God was caring for him before he understood it. That is right. God's care was bigger than Zippy's fear. Zara, do you hear that? I do not hear rain. No rain? Did the sky run out? The sky stopped dripping. After many days, the waters went down. At last, the time came for Noah, his family and the animals to leave the ark. Slowly now, one pair at a time. The air smells new. We have arrived. Eventually. Trees! Non-floating trees? The world looks washed and shiny. And there is room to run. I was so afraid I had no place. But God brought us safely through. Then God gave Noah a sign of his promise. Zara. Yes? The sky has stripes. Beautiful stripes. That is a very big stripe. Too high to swing on. A promise in the sky. Maybe my stripes can help me remember. Remember what? God saw me. God had a place for me. That was amazing. Zippy thought he was all alone, but God had a place for him the whole time. Yes. Noah obeyed God, the animals came to the ark, and God kept them safe. And the sky got giant, colorful stripes. The rainbow was God's sign of his promise. So if you ever feel left out, remember Zippy, God sees you, God loves you, and you are never forgotten by him. Bye, friends. And remember, God has a place for you. See you next time for another Bible story.