Rainbows.
Rainbows are created when light hits the darkened sky and is mixed with the water in the earth’s atmosphere. They are one of the most beautiful and unique blessings in creation. Not only are they beautiful, but they also represent the covenant between God and man. God promised never to flood the earth again - - and He hasn’t. Rainbows remind us of the trust we can place in God. When God says He will do something – He will do it. When God promises He won’t do something – it will not be done.
Everything about God is pure, light, hope, truth and love. If we choose to be a follower of His; if we choose to be in relationship with God then we have a responsibility to walk in His light, and that light will reveal our whole lives – everything we do, we say and we are – even our dirty little secrets.
Often, like little children who have made a mistake we try and hide away our devious behavior. We believe that God will not want to be in a relationship with us if He knows who we are but the reality is that in trying to keep a vice or a sin a secret from God, hidden in the darkness, we cannot be in relationship with God….
If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth(1 John 1:6).
Claiming to be in relationship with God, but refusing to give up our sin to Him, makes a mockery of the relationship we desire and doesn’t allow for true fellowship with God. When in relationship with God, we cannot hide our sin – our dirty little secrets – rather they are exposed and revealed. We must be honest with our faults, failures and missteps. Once they are revealed – once we turn over our sin to the light – Jesus washes us clean and we shine brightly in the light of God; granting us a relationship under the beautiful covenant of God’s rainbow.
In reality, we all have sin. Each day we will face obstacles which will cause us to fall short of fully living in the light of God. However, we have the tremendous gift of seeking God’s forgiveness and accepting His salvation. In that forgiveness and salvation we find ourselves washed clean and pure, able to walk with God in the glory of our relationship with Him.
Rainbows are light out of darkness. They sparkle and shine brightly bringing delight and joy. Similarly, when we let go of our sin – when we go before God in honesty, allowing His light to shine in all of the hidden places of our hearts – God is delighted and His rainbow of light surrounds us with His love.
All too often rainbows are hidden from our sight. Their color is washed out by the brilliance of the sun but when they are revealed they are spectacular to behold. The same holds true when we truly accept forgiveness from God. The relationship built on truth and honesty is a mighty spectacle to behold.
Everything about God is pure, light, hope, truth and love. If we choose to be a follower of His; if we choose to be in relationship with God then we have a responsibility to walk in His light, and that light will reveal our whole lives – everything we do, we say and we are – even our dirty little secrets.
Often, like little children who have made a mistake we try and hide away our devious behavior. We believe that God will not want to be in a relationship with us if He knows who we are but the reality is that in trying to keep a vice or a sin a secret from God, hidden in the darkness, we cannot be in relationship with God….
If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth(1 John 1:6).
Claiming to be in relationship with God, but refusing to give up our sin to Him, makes a mockery of the relationship we desire and doesn’t allow for true fellowship with God. When in relationship with God, we cannot hide our sin – our dirty little secrets – rather they are exposed and revealed. We must be honest with our faults, failures and missteps. Once they are revealed – once we turn over our sin to the light – Jesus washes us clean and we shine brightly in the light of God; granting us a relationship under the beautiful covenant of God’s rainbow.
In reality, we all have sin. Each day we will face obstacles which will cause us to fall short of fully living in the light of God. However, we have the tremendous gift of seeking God’s forgiveness and accepting His salvation. In that forgiveness and salvation we find ourselves washed clean and pure, able to walk with God in the glory of our relationship with Him.
Rainbows are light out of darkness. They sparkle and shine brightly bringing delight and joy. Similarly, when we let go of our sin – when we go before God in honesty, allowing His light to shine in all of the hidden places of our hearts – God is delighted and His rainbow of light surrounds us with His love.
All too often rainbows are hidden from our sight. Their color is washed out by the brilliance of the sun but when they are revealed they are spectacular to behold. The same holds true when we truly accept forgiveness from God. The relationship built on truth and honesty is a mighty spectacle to behold.
Quote of the Day
The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tearsJohn Vance Cheney
Question of the Day
When was the last time you saw a rainbow?
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