When the flood finally ended, the world was still and quiet. The rain stopped, the clouds began to break apart, and sunlight shone again for the first time in weeks. Noah and his family stepped out of the ark onto a clean, new world. Everything was different. The old world was gone, and life was beginning again.

Then God did something amazing. He placed a rainbow in the sky.

In Genesis 9:13, God said, “I have set my bow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”

Before that moment, the Bible never mentions a rainbow. It may have existed in nature already, but this was the first time it had a purpose. God gave the rainbow meaning. It was no longer just a natural sight. It became a promise.

God said the rainbow would be a sign that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. He hung His “bow” in the sky as a symbol of peace, not war. In ancient times, a bow was a weapon. When God placed His bow in the clouds, He was showing mercy. The bow pointed away from the earth, reminding us that His anger had passed.

That is what makes the rainbow so powerful. It shows that God’s heart is full of grace. The flood revealed His justice, but the rainbow revealed His mercy. It is a promise that even when the world deserves judgment, God chooses compassion.

Every time we see a rainbow, we are looking at a sign that still carries the same meaning it did in the days of Noah. It is a sign of mercy, peace, and faithfulness that has never changed.

And the way it appears is beautiful and poetic. A rainbow happens when light shines through raindrops. The same water that once caused destruction now reflects light and color. That is what God does. He takes what once brought pain and turns it into a picture of hope.

The rainbow is more than color and light. It is a message. It says, “I remember My promise. I have not forgotten you.” When you see it, you are looking at something God Himself created to remind the world of His mercy.

It is proof that God is real and that His promises never fade. The storm may come, but it cannot last forever. The rainbow reminds us that grace always follows the rain.

The flood ended. The clouds cleared. But the promise still shines.

When you’re not sure how to pray, A.C.T.S. gives you a simple path to follow: Adore, Confess, Thank, and Ask.

Adoration: God, You are faithful and full of mercy. Your promise never fails.

Confession: Forgive me for forgetting how good You are when life feels stormy.

Thanksgiving: Thank you for every reminder of Your love, and for keeping Your promise for the beginning of time .

Supplication: Help me trust You through every storm, knowing Your mercy always follows the rain.

In Jesus name, Amen

“Promises” by Maverick City

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