The Lord
observed the extent of human wickedness on the earth, and he saw that
everything they thought or imagined was consistently and totally evil.
But Noah found favor with the Lord.
Now God saw that the earth had become corrupt and was filled with violence. God observed all this corruption in the world, for everyone on earth was corrupt. So
God said to Noah, “I have decided to destroy all living creatures, for
they have filled the earth with violence. Yes, I will wipe them all out
along with the earth! Build a large boat from cypress wood and waterproof it with tar, inside and out. Then construct decks and stalls throughout its interior."
“Look!
I am about to cover the earth with a flood that will destroy every
living thing that breathes. Everything on earth will die. But I will confirm my covenant with you. So enter the boat—you and your wife and your sons and their wives."
"And be sure to take on board enough food for your family and for all the animals.” So Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him.
- Genesis 6: 5, 8, 11-14, 17-18, 21-22
Commentary: In spite of all the lawlessness, wrongdoing and -- let's call it what it is -- evil and wickedness that goes on in this modern world, it is important to remain faithful to the Creator of the universe. The creation will pass away. The created will fail us. The created will deny us. GOD will never forsake us. "But Noah found favor with the LORD." In spite of all the evil around him, Noah and his family were blessed with a saving covenant from their LORD GOD -- their provider, their Creator -- because of their faithfulness. GOD gave them detailed instructions. "So Noah did everything exactly as GOD had commanded him." And because of his obedience, GOD demonstrated a miracle far beyond the finite. The miracle can be seen in the infinite. The spiritual connection we as believers have with our LORD GOD. That relationship with the Creator is magnified through our obedience! "[For] He delights in those who fear Him and put their hope in His unfailing love." (Psalm 147: 11)
