Genesis 9:16 Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”
I love seeing a rainbow. It does remind me that God keeps his promises, but I think it is the ethereal, fleeting nature of the rainbow that makes it so special. You never know when you will see it or how long it will last. Sometimes it seems to go all the way across the sky. Sometimes it’s just a small section. Sometimes there’s a double rainbow. It’s magical in that I can’t count on seeing it, but I always get excited when I do see one. Pictures are involved.
Genesis 9:17 So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.”
But after yesterday’s reflection, maybe I can use the rainbow as a reminder to me of my end of the covenant: Love God, love others. It’s that last part that can be difficult–loving others. Not judging, not condemning, not gossiping. Just loving. Maybe I can use the rainbow’s appearance to remind me not only that God keeps His promises but that He expects me to live up to my end of the deal as well.
Genesis 9:18 The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.)
Precious Savior, I am so grateful that You love me unconditionally, warts and all, faults and all, shortcomings and all. Forgive me when I try to put conditions on those whom I love. Help me to love others as You love me–unconditionally. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Genesis 9:19 These were the three sons of Noah, and from them came the people who were scattered over the whole earth.
Have a blessed day.