Genesis 7: An Unbreakable Bond Between God and Creation

Genesis 7: An Unbreakable Bond Between God and Creation

Verse 23 tells us, "Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out; people and animals and the creatures that move along the ground and the birds were wiped from the earth. Only Noah was left, and those with him in the ark."

Human sin brought about the destruction of almost all creation, yet God chose Noah and instructed him to build an ark, preserving a remnant. What message is the editor of Genesis conveying through this narrative? What is God speaking to us through these words?

Should our understanding be limited to a moral lesson? While the story can be seen as an example of righteous living before God, such ethical teachings can be found outside of Scripture. What, then, is the ultimate message the Bible conveys?

Though we can never fully grasp the depths of God's heart, even a superficial glance suggests that God's will to save remains unbroken, even in the face of overwhelming human wickedness. This story reveals the powerful bond between God and creation. As Romans tells us, nothing—not Satan, nor angels, nor any created being—can sever this bond. When God declared creation "good," it was not simply an expression of happiness. It was a declaration of His unwavering commitment to His creation. The flood narrative demonstrates that humanity cannot nullify this divine will.

Debates about the number saved, the morality of the animals, or the righteousness of Noah's children miss the central point: the unseverable bond between God and creation. The phrases "God saw that it was good" and "Only Noah was left, and those with him in the ark" resonate with the sacred declaration of Jesus' love. This love, like creation itself, is holy and inviolable.