After
a storm I always look for a rainbow, know why? It is a sign in the heavens from
God to humanity. The next time that multicolored spectrum of beauty bends over
the landscape, take time to view it in the light of God's promise to Noah and
to us: "The rainbow shall be in the
cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God
and every living creature" Genesis. 9:16.
The
rainbow was a reminder of God's gracious pledge that He would never again destroy
the earth with water. A worse calamity, though, is coming. Peter warned, "The heavens and the earth . . . are
reserved for fire until the day of judgment" 2 Peter 3:7.
The
rainbow, seen against the clouds of judgment, spoke of grace. But the rainbow
fades when compared to God's grace shown at Calvary. At the cross, God's wrath
against sin was placed on Jesus Christ as our substitute. When the light of the
world met the storm clouds of judgment at Calvary, a beautiful bow of promise
and forgiveness came into view. And one day believers will gather around God's
rainbow-circled throne look it up in Revelation 4:1-3.
Your
pastor and partner in ministry,
Kyle.
Womens Brunch Saturday 10am-Noon
RSVP to womens@celebratejesus.org
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