The rainbow, a sign of God’s promise that he will never again destroy the land by flood, has never ceased to be a wonder with it's spectacular spectrum of colors arching across the sky. Yet, last week when I saw the rainbow, arching just beyond my friendly shade, I thought, “Oh no, Lord. Not now! Not yet! Please just send a mini flood first.”
Some of you may wonder why I chose to talk about a rainbow when we are in the middle of a drought. As our pastor said this morning, “The closest parking space to the church is not what people are looking for right now. They are looking for the shade to park beneath", and then he enhanced the idea of our extreme heat by saying, "It is so hot any remaining potatoes in the ground will be ready to eat when they are dug. Just add the butter.”
Yet, the rainbow can have more meaning than just God’s promise not to flood the land. If you will go to my archives and read the May 22nd writing, the rainbow had an all-together different meaning for two small children, in the Philippines, who had just accepted Christ into their lives.
As we think about the rainbow colors (Roy G. Biv -which helps us remember the colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet) we can find special meaning to help us through the drought of no rain and, also, the drought that comes into lives.
R- stands for the riches we experience when we are saved. Knowing we have the everlasting grace of God makes us richer than the wealthiest king. We have the riches of God’s glory.
O- stands for an optimistic view, knowing God will give us rain; God will give us blessings. They will come in His season. Our outlook should be, “The best is yet to come.”
Y- Do you yearn for more? Are you constantly seeking something that seems missing in your life? Then yield. Yield to God and to His direction. Give your will over to Him. He will take your yoke and your burdens will be light.
G- stands for give. There is a saying that it is always more blessed to give than to receive. When you're in a drought and you are down and out, look for something you can do for someone else. There is joy in giving.
B- stands for the Bible. The word of God is to be studied. Do you want to know God? Truly, know God! Jeremiah 29:13 tell us, “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
I- stands for the indwelling of Christ. What could lessen our days of drought more than simply knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jesus dwells within us every minute of every day? He is our hope.
V-stands for victory. With Jesus we will have the victory in life and in death as He abides with us. So, I say, savor the moment; savor the drought. We will have victory with Jesus Christ on His *Wings of Mercy.
* I underlined Wings of Mercy for there will soon be a new book out written by Charles Jones entitled, Wings Of Mercy - A Christian View of Death . (Kindle addition on Amazon in next few days)
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