And he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth.
Opening the window of the ark, and sending forth the messengers of enquiry, serves to teach, no less, that while faith is in the liveliest exercise, in waiting for the fulfilment of the Divine promises, it is no impeachment of faith, but, on the contrary, the truest proof of its being genuine, that we humbly send forth the enquiries of prayer and supplication, for the time of the Lord's deliverance from trouble. Proverbs 30:4; Psalms 148:8; Psalms 135:7