There’s a rainbow in the sky...

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.~Genesis 9:13

Yesterday , I saw the most beautiful rainbow arched in the sky.  It looked just like the one’s that you see on a Lucky Charms commercial or the stories about leprechauns finding the pot of gold.  The colors were so vibrant and it looked like the rainbow actually touched the earth.  

But here’s the thing, I drove right through it.  I Sure, my mind registered it, but my soul did not pause to respond to the gift that God was sharing with me and the world.  I was too consumed with running through all my cares and to-do lists, that I missed the sweet visual reminder of God’s steadfast covenant love. 

I failed to just take a moment to soak in the truth of God’s love for me; a reminder of hope and assurance that I am not alone.  A reminder that the floods of the cares of this life will not over-take me ( Isaiah 43:2).

Yet, my Father is all knowing and merciful.  The first words spoken to me once I reached my destination was, “Did you see that rainbow?”  You see, He covered me with His grace.  He met me where I was and turned my focus back to Him and His character.  He took my mind off of what I cannot do in my own strength to remember all the possibilities that lie before because of what HE Can Do- all things! This in Him, in Christ Jesus, I can do all things because He strengthens me ( Philippians 4:13).

My message today is to pause and take in the beauty and majesty of God; to marvel at the manifestation of His Word.  To not just “drive through” life trying to get to the next destination, but rather to walk with God as you walk the journey.  Do not be discouraged or dismayed for God is with us and we are not forsaken (Deuteronomy 31:6) His covenant is true and we can trust in Him.

Lord, I thank You for the rainbows.  Showers and clouds may come, but I can trust You to keep your Word.  I trust your Word and I thank You for your steadfast love.  Father, just help me to take one day at a time;walking with You by faith so that my heart may see what my eyes cannot. I give You all the glory and praise. In Jesus name. Amen