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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, November 19, 2015
Today’s Scripture Promise:
“And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.” (Genesis 9:15).
Today’s Observation:
Have you ever looked up to the sky and seen a rainbow rich with the colors of the spectrum? The first time I recall seeing a rainbow after I was baptized, I was driving and almost had an accident, because it was so beautiful. It stretched across the expanse of sky that I imagine measured many miles.
A friend of mine once told me that he loves to see the rainbow because it reminds him of the covenant God made with us. God promised that He would never destroy this earth by water again. When there are torrential downpours, it is easy to forget the Lord’s promise. When floods come and homes are destroyed, remember what the Lord said. Likewise, when the rains of life’s trials threaten to destroy us, and we are tempted to give up hope, we must recount these words: “But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” (Isaiah 43:1-2).
This promise is even more beautiful than the impressive rainbow. More than that, God has made provision for everyone who ever lived on this earth to live in a sin-free world beyond the sky. Jesus is coming in the clouds, and if we are faithful, we will see Him in peace. We who have accepted Jesus Christ will receive the inheritance of Abraham in that day. The beauty of salvation and the covenant signified by the rainbow is, that the Lord always keeps His promises. He said that He would look into the sky, see the rainbow, and remember His promise. Since we can see that He is still making good on this promise, we can believe His promise to come again and take us home to live with Him forever in the absolute absence of sin. Here’s what Jesus said: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3).
Today’s Marching Orders:
It may not happen today, but the next time you see a rainbow in the sky, thank God for keeping you alive long enough to save you into His eternal kingdom.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, November 19, 2015
Today’s Scripture Promise:
“And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.” (Genesis 9:15).
Today’s Observation:
Have you ever looked up to the sky and seen a rainbow rich with the colors of the spectrum? The first time I recall seeing a rainbow after I was baptized, I was driving and almost had an accident, because it was so beautiful. It stretched across the expanse of sky that I imagine measured many miles.
A friend of mine once told me that he loves to see the rainbow because it reminds him of the covenant God made with us. God promised that He would never destroy this earth by water again. When there are torrential downpours, it is easy to forget the Lord’s promise. When floods come and homes are destroyed, remember what the Lord said. Likewise, when the rains of life’s trials threaten to destroy us, and we are tempted to give up hope, we must recount these words: “But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” (Isaiah 43:1-2).
This promise is even more beautiful than the impressive rainbow. More than that, God has made provision for everyone who ever lived on this earth to live in a sin-free world beyond the sky. Jesus is coming in the clouds, and if we are faithful, we will see Him in peace. We who have accepted Jesus Christ will receive the inheritance of Abraham in that day. The beauty of salvation and the covenant signified by the rainbow is, that the Lord always keeps His promises. He said that He would look into the sky, see the rainbow, and remember His promise. Since we can see that He is still making good on this promise, we can believe His promise to come again and take us home to live with Him forever in the absolute absence of sin. Here’s what Jesus said: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3).
Today’s Marching Orders:
It may not happen today, but the next time you see a rainbow in the sky, thank God for keeping you alive long enough to save you into His eternal kingdom.—L. David Harris (www.DavidWritesaLot.com)