What does the Bible say about God's word maintaining the earth?

According to 2 Peter 3:7, the heavens and the earth are not merely a result of God's initial creation but are actively maintained by His word. This same word that established all things also keeps them in store, reserved for a day of judgment against ungodly men. It emphasizes that God's sovereignty is continuous, as He governs all creation by His will. The assurance that the world will not meet destruction by flood again, marked by the covenant of the rainbow, highlights the faithfulness of God’s promises that ensure its continuation until the appointed time of judgment.