India is seeing heavy rains across many regions; floods have swept through villages; homes have been lost; people are displaced; and roads are cut off. The images that come from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Kerala, and parts of Maharashtra look heartbreaking. This is not merely news; it is reality for families who are wading through waist-deep waters or waiting for rescue on their rooftops. We are shaken, and rightly so. But it is here, in the middle of overflowing rivers and thundering clouds, that we must stop and ask: Where is God in all of this? What is He saying to us?
The Brokenness of Creation #
Scripture does not hide the reality that creation itself is under bondage. Paul writes:
Romans 8:22 (AMP)
For we know that the whole creation has been moaning together as in the pains of childbirth until now.
When we look around at the world, we see floods sweeping away homes, landslides breaking open hillsides, storms tearing through cities, and earthquakes shaking the ground beneath our feet. These are not simply random natural events. They are reminders that creation is not at peace. The world is groaning. It is as if the very soil under our feet is crying out for deliverance.
The curse that came upon the ground in Genesis 3 was not a small, localised problem. It did not affect only the crops or farming. It was a cosmic event. Sin twisted not only the human heart but also the order of creation itself. Thorns and thistles appeared as a sign that the ground was resisting man’s labour. The connection between man and nature was broken.
But this groaning is not meaningless. Paul compares it to the pains of childbirth. There is an anticipation hidden inside the pain. Creation is not groaning towards death but towards a new birth. The earth is restless because something is about to be revealed.
Romans 8:19 (AMP)
For even the whole creation waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed.
The revelation of the sons of God is the hope of creation. The world is waiting for those who are in Christ to grow into maturity, to manifest His life, and to walk as those who have been set free from sin and death. When this happens, creation itself will share in that freedom.
What we see today is a reminder that the world is not yet whole. It is still in travail. But it also tells us that a day is coming when every flood will cease, every storm will be stilled, and the ground will no longer resist man’s work. In Christ, we are part of that coming restoration.
Human Responsibility and Stewardship #
We cannot ignore the part humanity has played in worsening the disasters we see today. While creation is under bondage because of sin, our actions have often multiplied the effects of that brokenness. Deforestation has stripped the land of its natural protection, leaving soil loose and rivers overflowing. Unplanned construction has blocked natural water channels, turning seasonal rains into devastating floods. Greed has driven cities to build on floodplains and hillsides, inviting disaster where there could have been safety.
God never called man to exploit creation for selfish gain. His first instruction to Adam was clear:
Genesis 2:15 (AMP)
So the Lord God took the man [He had made] and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.
The Hebrew word for “cultivate” is ‘abad, meaning “to work, serve, or care for.” The word for “keep” is shamar, meaning “to guard, preserve, or watch over.” From the beginning, man was to be both gardener and guardian of the earth — nurturing its fruitfulness while protecting its integrity.
This is not just ancient history or a poetic story. It is a living call for every generation to live as faithful stewards. The earth is the Lord’s, not ours to abuse:
Psalm 24:1 (AMP)
The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness of it, the world, and those who dwell in it.
When we exploit creation, we are not only damaging the planet; we are violating a trust God placed in our hands. This has spiritual consequences. Israel experienced this lesson: when they disobeyed, the land itself “vomited” them out (Leviticus 18:28). Creation is designed to respond to righteousness and unrighteousness.
In Christ, the call to stewardship is restored. As new creations, we are called to partner with God in bringing order, healing, and blessing to the earth. Just as the curse came through Adam, the blessing of restoration flows through those who are in Christ.
| Man’s Role | In Adam | In Christ |
|---|---|---|
| Tend the earth | Neglected and exploited creation | Restore, care, and nurture creation |
| Guard the earth | Allowed decay and destruction | Stand as watchmen, bringing healing |
| Represent God | Acted in selfish dominion | Act in servant-leadership, reflecting Christ |
Faithful stewardship is not optional for believers; it is a spiritual duty. Our care for the earth should reflect the character of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve. The restoration of creation begins with the restoration of man’s heart. When we are ruled by Christ within, we begin to act not as consumers but as caretakers, preparing the way for the full liberation of creation when the sons of God are revealed.
“Our response to disaster reveals whether we are living in Adam or in Christ.”
God’s Voice in the Storm #
When we see floods, storms, and disasters, we must not reduce them to mere natural or meteorological events. Scripture invites us to see a deeper voice speaking through them. The psalmist writes:
Psalm 29:3 (AMP)
The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; The God of glory thunders; The Lord is over many waters.
This is more than poetic language. It is a revelation: God is speaking in the storm. He is not absent when creation groans; He is present, calling His people to listen. His voice is not chaotic — it is purposeful. God often shakes what can be shaken so that only what is eternal, unshakable, and rooted in Christ remains.
Hebrews 12:26-27 (AMP)
His voice shook the earth at that time, but now He has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the starry heaven.” Now this expression, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal and final transformation of all those things which can be shaken—so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
In the days of Noah, water became both a means of judgment and a means of salvation. It swept away a corrupt and violent age, but it also lifted the ark — the vessel that preserved a righteous seed. This is not the sign of a so-called Rapture. The wicked were removed while the righteous were preserved. The flood was God’s way of saying, “I will not let sin have the final word.”
In the same way, today’s disasters may not be the same universal judgment as Noah’s flood, yet they echo that same eternal truth: God still calls humanity to repentance. He is not judging to destroy us, but to turn our hearts back to Himself.
The storms of life — whether literal floods or personal crises — expose what we have built on sand. They strip away illusions and reveal whether Christ is truly our foundation. They are invitations to step out of the life of Adam, the old man bound to sin and death, and to embrace the life of Christ, the last Adam, who brings righteousness, peace, and restoration.
1 Corinthians 15:45 (AMP)
So it is written [in Scripture], “The first man, Adam, became a living soul (an individual);” the last Adam (Christ) became a life-giving spirit [restoring the dead to life].
This is not about fear, but about hope. The storm does not have the final say — Jesus does. He is the One who says, “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39), and even the winds and the waves obey Him.
Human Response to Natural Calamities #
| Human Reaction | God’s Call | Spiritual Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Fear and panic | Trust and faith in Christ | He is Lord even over storms |
| Blaming fate or luck | Repentance and turning to God | Disasters expose where our security lies |
| Rebuilding in the same risky patterns | Wisdom and sustainable choices | Stewardship of creation matters |
| Ignoring the suffering of others | Compassion and generosity | The life of Christ moves us to bear one another’s burdens |
Christ, the Last Adam, and New Creation #
When the waters recede, we must not only rebuild houses — we must allow God to rebuild hearts. In Christ, God is not merely patting us on the back after a tragedy. He is not simply a comforter of victims; He is the Restorer of creation. The floods remind us that the first Adam failed, but they also whisper of hope — the last Adam has come to restore what was lost.
The flood in Noah’s day judged an old, corrupt world and preserved a righteous seed. Today, Christ does something even greater. He does not simply rescue us from death — He births us into a whole new order of life.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMP)
Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Saviour], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].
This is not poetic language but spiritual reality. If you are in Christ, you are no longer defined by Adam’s failure — fear, death, guilt, and alienation are no longer your story. You are part of the new creation, the beginning of God’s restored order. Every shaking — whether personal or national — is an invitation to live from that new life.
Practical Responses #
Storms and floods should not leave us passive or numb; they should awaken faith and action. Here are some ways to respond:
| Response | Spiritual Meaning | Practical Expression |
|---|---|---|
| Pray | We stand in the gap as priests in Christ, interceding for mercy. | Pray for those displaced, for rescue efforts, and for the comfort of grieving families. |
| Give | Love is generous; the new creation shares its life. | Contribute to relief funds, send food, clothing, or shelter material if possible. |
| Advocate | Dominion is stewardship, not exploitation. | Speak against reckless urbanisation, deforestation, and corruption that worsen disasters. |
| Live in Christ | We are dead to Adam and alive to Christ’s Spirit. | Use this as a sober call to repentance, living holy, Spirit-led lives that reflect heaven’s order. |
When we respond this way, we become living witnesses that God’s Kingdom is breaking in — even through tragedy.
Hope Beyond the Storm #
Jesus once calmed a raging storm with a word. That same Lord now dwells in us by the Spirit. He does not only still external waters; He stills the inner floods of fear and unbelief. Every disaster reminds us that a day is coming when there will be no more floods, no more destruction.
Revelation 21:4 (AMP)
And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish or crying or pain; for the former order of things has passed away.
Until then, we stand as witnesses that even when the waters rise, God is faithful.
In Christ,
GSS.
