" All Flesh Died "

 

Genesis 7:21-24 "And all flesh died that moved upon the Earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the Earth, and every man: all in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the Earth: and Noah only remained alive, and the water prevailed upon the Earth an hundred and fifty days."

     Today's text clearly explains the devastating impact of the flood: "And all flesh died that moved upon the Earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the Earth, and every man" (v.21). The flood was absolutely overwhelming in its impact and scope. Stop and carefully consider these concluding verses of Genesis 7. Animal life and human life were utterly wiped off the face of the Earth. The only survivors were those in the ark. The description of this total annihilation and death is such that no doubt can be cast upon the result of the flood -- it was exactly as GOD had said: HE completely destroyed both man and the animals from off the Earth (Genesis 6:7 pictured above). It is important to realize that the LORD was not merely seeking to be punitive by judging humanity for its sin; rather, HE literally had to cleanse the planet from all its wickedness by getting rid of the corruption that filled this world by both man and beast. Every human and all the land-dwelling creatures were categorically terminated; the phrase "every living substance" (v.23) leaves no room for the survival of any person or animal that did not enter into the ark.

     People often underestimate the depravity of the human race. We usually think in comparative terms. We like to judge ourselves against others (2nd.Corinthians 10:12). The fact is, however, we all fall short of GOD's perfect standard of righteousness (Romans 3:23). By birth and deed, each of us is a sinner, deserving of GOD's wrath. Within the fallen heart, everyone has the capacity to commit even the most heinous of sins. But just as with Noah, escape from the condemnation of GOD is available through JESUS CHRIST, the "ark" of our salvation (John 5:24 pictured above).GDF

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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