Rainbows and Promises

I couldn't help but take this picture. Juneau may be a hard place to live when raining, but here is an example of the beauty in the midst of it. 

A rainbow represents God's promise to us. A promise of a new covenant (thank goodness we are not under the law anymore!). A promise of faithfulness and eternity. A symbol of hope and fresh beginnings. In the midst of the storm and rain, there is still a promise for us. 

So several days of torrential downpour brought us the gorgeous weather we have this week. It is amazing! There is so much symbolism in that. What we may see as bad, seen in a different perspective, cannot help but bring good. So let us enjoy and store up the sunshine for when we need its memory to take us through the storms.