Creation Is Redeemed and Sanctified by the Word of Christ Jesus
Having spared faithful Noah and his family from the flood, the Lord established His covenant with them, "and with every living creature," that never again would there be "a flood to destroy the earth" (Gen. 9:9-11). He signed and sealed this everlasting covenant with His rainbow in the clouds, by which He sees and remembers His promise that "the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh" (Gen. 9:13-16).
Although creation suffers under the curse of sin, the Lord preserves and orders creation for the benefit of His Church. In particular, all of creation is redeemed and sanctified by the incarnate Son of God. "Take heart," and "do not be afraid," for He is with you on the sea. He is not a ghost, but He has come in the flesh to save you. He has gotten "into the boat" with you, and the wind that was against you has ceased (Mark 6:45-51). For He is the Word and promise of the Father, and His own flesh and blood are the covenant by which you are "strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being" (Eph. 3:16-17).
