My dad took these pictures in rural Illinois while driving to a friend's farm this past week. The beautiful double rainbow images were salve to the soul! There's a reason they say, "a picture's worth a thousand words" ... such a breathtaking reminder of God's strength in Covenant with us!
No matter how hard it rains in our lives; no matter what season of storms we're walking through; if we fix our eyes on Jesus, we know that God is in complete control. He will never leave us or forsake us!
Our hearts weep right now with many friends who are walking through very difficult days. Sometimes it seems as though the light at the end of the tunnel turns out to be just another oncoming train and our hopes flag.
And if pain and personal heartache wasn't enough, we can't help but look around us at a world of suffering and wickedness...
The rainbow reminds us that in the midst of a sin sick world, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. He walked with God.
Because Noah placed his trust in God and chose to live for Him, he and his family were spared. God said He remembered Noah and his family because Noah was a righteous man.
When all around us is falling apart, we followers of Jesus must never forget God does remember us!! His heart breaks in our suffering... He weeps with us at the tragedies in our lives and surrounding us.
We are never left to blunder through this life alone, when we choose to rest safely in His powerful Covenant promises!
A friend from church sent me this new song from one of my favorite worship bands, Rend Collective. The timeless question remains can suffering and worship coexist? The rainbow is a shining reminder that yes, they can. In fact often times it's impossible for one to exist without the other.
Praise You Jesus for the promise that You are always with us! You weep with us ... You feel our pain... Your Covenant promises stand fixed. We choose to build our lives on You, Jesus!
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