Lesson from our Session…………………………..
(Genesis 9:11) I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”
God promised that never again would He flood the entire earth and destroy all living creatures by water. Of course, localized floods still occur, but never again would all living beings that live and breathe on the land be destroyed by floods.
God did not say that He was no longer going to be the supreme King and Judge of the universe. He only eliminated a universal flood as a form of judgment and punishment for human sin and rebellion.
The Noahic Covenant was initiated and dictated by God. The sovereignty of God is clearly seen in this covenant. While some ancient covenants were the result of negotiation, this one was not. God initiated the covenant as an outward expression of His purpose revealed in Genesis 3:20-22. God dictated the terms of the covenant to Noah, and there was no discussion.
Lesson: God’s concern and grace extend to all of His creation (Gen. 9:9-10)
Reflection: We often forget that God knows when the sparrow falls and feeds His creatures every day. Consider how great is His love for you and His attention to every detail of your life.