A Sign From God

Thursday, August 5

A Sign from God     

I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. Genesis 9:13

During these times of continued uncertainties we cannot fail to notice the promise of the rainbow. Early last year many pictures of rainbows appeared in the windows of homes as a symbol of hope. However, we know in Genesis we are told that the rainbow is a sign of God’s covenantal promise to us, His unbreakable promise that He will never again destroy all life.

In Jesus we see the utter fulfilment of this promise when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. In Him we have eternal life, a hope which is steadfast and certain, and this is affirmed each time we see a rainbow. In Him we find our strength. In Jesus our spirits are excited. It’s the possibility of life in abundance now, knowing we are loved and forgiven and that we have eternal life with Him.

Are you facing problems today that are threatening to overwhelm you? Consider the rainbow, the promise of God. Be encouraged that God will never let you down and that His promises are dependable and true, because it is impossible for Him to lie. Hold on to His word and let it be an anchor for you. In the words of the old hymn:

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,

When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?

When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,

Will your anchor drift or firm remain?

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,

Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,

Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.

Priscilla Jane Owens (1829-1907)

Prayer for today: Father God, thank You for Your sign of the rainbow. Thank You that we can have more than just the hope that this present difficulty will end. We can have a hope that is steadfast and certain as we look to Jesus and choose His way for our lives. I choose to trust and depend on you as the anchor of my soul. Amen.