The fall rains have begun and today was a day of consistent drizzle with the occasional thunderstorm and downpour added in. Early this evening, I stepped outside to come face to face with an incredible double rainbow. The inside rainbow shone with brilliant and deep colors while the outside rainbow echoed in pastels. As I stood and took it all in, a stunning crack of lightening, streaking in many different directions, broke into the scene.
This shared image of lightening and rainbows immediately brought to my mind certain realities of our faith. Everyone experiences storms of life, with flashes of stress and fear and worry streaking through their being. While the storm rages, its power seems insurmountable. Into this chaos, however, God sends the rainbow, his reminder that he stands firm in his promises, never wavering in his awareness and protection of his creation. The storm may continue on its course, but through it, God remains eternally faithful.
May the words of Isaiah 43: 1-4 (The Message) provide comfort and reassurance to you as the storms arise:
But now, God's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob,
the One who got you started, Israel:
"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you.
I've called your name. You're mine.
When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you.
When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.
When you're between a rock and a hard place,
it won't be a dead end—
Because I am God, your personal God,
The Holy of Israel, your Savior.
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