God never says it will be easy. What he does say is “I will go with you.” God comes to Noah. He says, “I want you to leave everything. I want you to build an ark. You’re going to face ridicule and hostility. You’re going to face judgment. You’re going to face a decimated planet. You’re going to face a flood, but I will be with you, Noah, and I’ll give you a sign —a rainbow. Every time you see that rainbow, you’ll know you’re not alone.” Noah says, “Wow. I’ll go.” God comes to Abraham and says, “I