Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.

This week we are sharing what the rainbow symbolizes to Christians and what it represents in God’s new covenant. When you see a rainbow, what do you think of? Rainbows form when sunlight refracts and reflects within water droplets. Sunlight, composed of various colors, bends as it enters a droplet, separating the colors. 

Think about the biblical meaning of the colors displayed, from red for our redemption through the blood of Jesus to violet for the majesty of God. In today’s key verse we are told when the rainbow will appear. The Good News is that Jesus is the source of our light. ‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬ tells us that He is the light of the world — When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

On this Thankful Thursday take time to thank God for His attention to detail, such as the rainbow. There is so much more to see when we start our days with gratitude.

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for your attention to details. The rainbow is such a beautiful reminder of Your sacred Love for me. Help me to see this day through the lens of gratitude. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Bonus: For more on the biblical meaning behind the colors of the rainbow, visit Biblehub.com.

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