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Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.' So God said to Noah, 'This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.' Genesis 9:16-17 About This Image: Noah's ark is depicted in many children's toys and on the walls of church nurseries. In most images the day is sunny with brightly colored rainbows and smiling animals, but real rainbows come only when there are clouds and rain. On our recent road trip out west I was very much looking forward to driving on the Big Horn Scenic Highway, but as we got closer to the highway storm clouds appeared on the horizon. I was so disappointed that I wasn't going to see the beautiful blue skies and mountain canyons that I had pictured. But as we drove on the highway, I happened to look out my rear view mirror and saw this amazing rainbow. Now I was grateful for the stormy day for without the storm I would not have seen the rainbow. In the story of Noah, the rainbow comes only after the devastation of a flood. God sets the rainbow as a sign of a new covenant that he makes with all creation to bring order out of chaos and destruction. God cares for his world and its people. The story of the rainbow is the story of a new beginning. As we begin the season of Lent this week, may we take time to think about the clouds and storms of sin in our lives and look forward to the new life we have in Jesus Christ who redeemed us with his death on the cross.
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Bill Rosser
2/13/2018 10:24:09 am
Wow! Great picture and great words.
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Betty DeVault
2/13/2018 05:22:05 pm
Amazing photo of the rainbow and so fortunate for you to make it !
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