On the ark were lions, tigers, and other predators, and yet they dwelt in peace with the other animals, anticipating the fulfillment of the prophecy: ‘The wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat.’ Our Torah portion foreshadows the repose and satisfaction that mankind will be granted with Moshiach.
By following the footsteps of Avraham, spreading kindness and love, we can help precipitate the coming of that age. And then, like Noach and his family, we will merit the shining of the rainbow. As the Zohar states: ‘The rainbow reflects spiritual secrets…. When you see the rainbow shining with bright colors, wait for Moshiach’s coming.’