Imagine the days when rainbows first appeared. Picture Noah’s wife and family, as they gazed at the great expanse of the sky. Did they feel as though they were looking into the face of God? How assuring it must have been for Noah’s family to know that God remembered them, cared enough to give them a second chance. When our joy is overshadowed by storms and clouds, it is time to look for rainbows. God put incredible forethought into this glorious phenomenon, His gift to us.
Miracle of the Rainbow: A rainbow is made up of seven colors of light and appears only during or immediately after a rain shower. The number seven biblically symbolizes completeness and perfection. His promises are complete, and perfect! The light of the sun shines through the rain, causing the light to bend and reflect off the rain. The light of the Son shines through the darkness in our lives, and others can see the Light in us.
Endless Love: Rainbows are circles and can only be viewed as such from above the earth, such as in an airplane. A circle represents infinity or eternity. God desires us to know that His love is forever. We are actually cradled in the center of the rainbow–surrounded by His love! It is a love that never ends. The glorious rainbow on the horizon is our assurance of God’s all-encompassing, unconditional love.
After Our Storms: A rainbow is a glorious sight to the weary Christian. It is a sure sign that we are not alone, that God knows our hearts and our pain, and that new joy and promises to be fulfilled will come to pass.
A Symbol of Grace and Second Chances: The rainbow reminds us that God’s utmost plan for us is our salvation, not our destruction. That beautiful rainbow in the sky promises us a relationship with God. It is a promise of restoration, not separation. God makes covenants with people because He chooses to be in a relationship with us. He wants to be in a relationship with us! He gives us opportunities to turn around. He gives us second chances because He loves us.
The Pot Of Gold: In our hectic and often anxious lives, we forget God’s promises. As we see the rainbow in the sky, do we really believe that God is with us through every circumstance? Do we look at the rainbow as Noah did, and see the face of our Father?
God promises that He will be with us throughout eternity. He promises riches in heaven to all who believe and follow Him. The “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow, is His Word, which promises salvation if we put our lives in a relationship with Jesus Christ. What’s at the end of your rainbow? Hopefully, it’s heaven. (S. A. COOKE)