Why did God make the rainbow? Have you ever wondered why? Science tells us that the rainbow is caused by droplets of water in the air that act as prisms causing the colors, and we perceive it as a rainbow? But science does not tell us why God made the rainbow, but the Word of God tells us why. Now, before we step into the Book of Genesis to see why the rainbow is in the sky, I want you to briefly listen to this carefully.

In Psalm Chapter fifty six verse three we read. When I am afraid I put my trust in the Lord. That makes me wonder why would the Psalmist put his trust in the Lord when he's afraid? Psalm hundred and twelve verse seven tells us. Those who put their trust in the Lord would not be afraid of bad news. We all experience bad circumstances all the time, and the Psalmist is very clear in telling us if you put your trust in the Lord, you will not be afraid of bad news.

And that again would make us ask the question, why? Romans eight twenty-eight tells us all things, the good and the bad, all things work together for the good of those who love God. And loving God means obeying His word. You love God by putting your trust in him and obeying him. You love God by studying his word and obeying his word. Now let's get to Genesis, Chapter six, seven, eight and nine and see why God made the rainbow and put it up in the sky.

In Genesis six, we read about how the whole earth is growing strong in wickedness and evil and corruption to a point where God decides to destroy the entire Earth with floodwaters. Now, Noah finds favor with the Lord. God instructs Noah to build an ark so that Noah, his entire family, and a lot of animals could be saved. When the flood is over and the flood waters receded, God makes a covenant. And he says, never again will I destroy the entire earth with water.

And as a sign, as a symbol of this covenant, God places a bow in the sky, what you and I call the rainbow. And he said, every time there's going to be clouds, there's going to be water, there's going to be rain, this rainbow will appear as a symbol, as a sign of the great covenant that God has made. And God is faithful. He will never destroy the entire Earth with water. God is faithful. He is all powerful, and he keeps his word.

And that is why we must put our trust in him and obey him. And now that you know why God made the rainbow, that is to keep his covenant. God has many other beautiful promises just for you written in the Bible. Have you taken time to open and to know what God has promised you that he will keep because he is faithful? Study the word of God and love him by obeying his word. Put your trust in the Lord and you will not be afraid of any bad news. Let's pray.

Father we thank you that you are faithful and you are true to your word because you are the way, the truth and the life. Lord you have spoken your word and you have given us your promises. Help us to study your word and love you by obeying your word that we may receive your promises and experience of fullness in our life. That even in bad times we will not be afraid, we will not be shaken, but we will put our trust in you knowing that you will never fail us. In Jesus name. Amen.