What does Genesis 7:20 teach us about God's faithfulness to His promises? Verse in Focus “The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits.” (Genesis 7:20) A Promise Remembered • God had announced in advance: “I will bring floodwaters upon the earth…” (Genesis 6:17) • He repeated the warning: “In seven days I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights.” (Genesis 7:4) • Genesis 7:20 records the exact performance of that promise—mountains covered, the flood as extensive as He declared. How Fifteen Cubits Displays Faithfulness • Precise measurement: Scripture does not say “about” or “roughly”; it states fifteen cubits, underscoring the reliability of every detail God gives. • Complete coverage: Fifteen cubits (about 22 feet) above the highest peaks ensured no refuge remained outside the ark—exactly what God said would happen. • Ark protection: The ark itself was 30 cubits high (Genesis 6:15), leaving it safely afloat with room to clear submerged peaks, fulfilling God’s pledge to preserve Noah and his family. • Visible proof: For over a year Noah witnessed the waters’ dominance, daily evidence that God means what He says. Lessons on God’s Faithfulness • When God warns, He follows through—both in judgment and in salvation. • His promises are not vague; they are specific, measurable, and unfailing. • The same God who kept Noah afloat keeps every word He has spoken in Scripture. • Because He fulfilled His word in the flood, we can trust His future promises of deliverance, presence, and eternal life. Living It Out • Read His promises as certain facts, not hopeful possibilities. • Build your “ark” of obedience now, confident He will honor every word. • Remember Genesis 7:20 when doubts rise—if He covered mountains exactly as promised, He will cover you with grace exactly as promised. |
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