On a Reasons to Believe article about the "very good" creation we read the following sentences:
'Humans are to carry out God’s goal of improving a creation that is already “very good” (tob meod). Creation can only realize its full potential through management by humankind.
'...a logical interpretation of Genesis 1:28 is that men and women are formed in the image of God to continue God’s work of bringing order out of chaos'.
This is interesting. God has finished his work of creation; he continues to sustain the universe by his hand; and he now tasks mankind with managing, 'subduing' the earth. This is all prior to the tragedy of the Fall.
Article: http://www.reasons.org/articles/what-does-a-very-good-world-look-like-part-2-of-2
