The term "ark" in the English language has several applications in scripture, but it is only twice transliterated tevat, referring to the little basket carrying the baby Moses to safety over the crocodile infested Nile, and the huge cargo ship (without a rudder or navigation control) saving the family of Noah from the universal flood destroying the rest of mankind. Both Moses and Noah served as instruments of Almighty God, with Moses leading Israel out of Egypt to the Promised Land and Noah and his family into safety. Noah exhibited patience and an ability to wait as he faithfully followed God's instructions for 120 years, preaching repentance to an evil generation. Interestingly, ship builders today follow the proportions of length, width, and height laid down to Noah as the most seaworthy dimensions ever created for cargo ships today. The miniature ark carrying the baby Moses was similarly prepared with layers of pitch to protect it from the dangerous currents of the Nile, protecting the infant Moses. In both the basket carrying Moses and the ark carrying Noah's family for over a year, God was in control, and guided both arks to safety. We must emulate Moses and Noah, not relying on our own savvy or strength, but exclusively on the steady hand of Almighty God, exercising ardent faith and trust, realizing that we may make plans, but God alone will direct our steps through the treacherous currents of Jacob's trouble.