Genesis 9:16 “‘When the bow is in the cloud, then I will look upon it, to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.’”
WHAT GOD SEES IN A RAINBOW
Who doesn’t like a rainbow? They are beautiful. Someone recently took a picture of our church with a double rainbow over it. The picture was awesome and inspiring.
But have you ever thought of this verse? God told Noah, right after they had left the ark (after over a year with a boat full of stinky animals) that this would be a sign. It was not just a pretty thing in the sky. He would look down and see it too. Then He would remember the covenant He had made with “every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”
TEACHING MOMENT
Now this is a story all children love to hear. What a fun story to tell. But don’t leave out the context. Man had rebelled and had become exceedingly wicked. God had to “reboot” the earth. He had to reestablish His covenant with man and all creation. The flood came and everything (except what was on the ark) died.
Can you imagine the questions Noah’s family had the first time it rained again? But God set a reminder in the sky for them – a rainbow! And not only would they be looking up at it – He would be looking down on it. And at that moment, they would both be reminded of the covenant.
Have you stopped today to remember your covenant with God? Have you spent time today thanking Him for His faithfulness even in the storms of life? Have you thanked Him for the “rainbows” He sends to you everyday to remind you of His covenant with you through His Son? If you haven’t, why not stop right now and do that?
A Moment In Time 