We have days of rain ahead
of us here, and we are trying to keep in mind that the rainbow is coming. Metaphorically,
when the rain is pouring, it’s also hard to keep in mind that the rainbow is
coming. A song we used to sing often had a line about nothing comparing to the
promise of God. And the rainbow is something that reminds us of God’s promise.
Today an archived post on when we forget the rainbows.
We were out of town watching our grandson’s first football game of the season. The afternoon had been cloud covered, and storms had rolled through areas around us.
Our grandson’s team won, and after congratulations, we headed south to his school to pick him up from the bus.
As we followed our GPS instructions, I realized we were nearing a place which held sad memories for our family. Now, the outcome of the problem that created those sad memories has had a marvelous resolution, but I still brace myself at the remembrances.
Coming down the road, a twinkling of a rainbow appeared on the horizon. As we neared the sad remembrance place, the rainbow grew larger. Moments later, it was as if someone turned up the color enhancement button, and from our vantage point, the rainbow seemed to cover the city of Atlanta.
Spectacular.
I’m driving, so all the while, I’m saying to Jerry, “Pictures, take pictures. Are you getting this? Keep snapping.” He’s pressing the button on his phone as fast as he can go, but I’m not sure he’s really capturing what I want.
When I saw the rainbow, I remembered years ago sitting in a plane taking off
for a tour of England. My heart was heavy over a situation, and even though God
had given me assurances, I still wondered whether God would act. But as we
topped the clouds, a rainbow appeared, and in my spirit, I heard, “Haven’t I
been faithful to this promise?” God reminded me that he had indeed never
flooded the whole earth again since he set his " . . . rainbow in
the clouds”(Genesis 9:13).
As I stared at the rainbow this time, I heard that same question. Yes, God has done more than I could ever have asked or thought.
In the future, when I think of the place I had dreaded, I won't forget the bow in the sky. God has helped me to think of that place of heartache under the arch of His wonder and faithfulness.
If you’re facing an impossibility and despite God's assurances, you, too, wonder whether He is hearing your cries, and whether He will really come through, take comfort. Say it with me: God is faithful to all his promises.
(edited repost)