I have not been writing, not because I have been busy but it was the time of the dry season in this period of time. Praise God, after prayer meeting tonight I was much lifted up a I was reading this passage in Revelation 4 especially verse 3 "He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like a emerald."
The sky that was dark and sinister with rain clouds boiling and thunder rolling. Suddenly a thin ray of light appear, then another and yet another.As the rain ends, the sun breaks through and the dark clouds melt. A shimmering rainbow appear, heralding fair weather and hope. How wonderful!
The rainbow was probably designed to be symbolic s well as beautiful. From its own nature and associations, t has always been an emblem of peace. It contrasts beautifully with the tempest that has just been raging. If the rain has been gentle, the leaves and flowers would appear clothed with new beauty, if the storm has rages violently, the rainbow is a pledge that the war of the elements has creased.
Oh yes, therefore the rainbow around the throne is a beautiful emblem of the mercy of God and of the peace that is to pervade the world as the result of the events disclosed to John in his vision. True, there were lightnings and thundering and voices, but there the rainbow abode calmly above them all, assuring us that here was to be mercy and peace.
We can count on it. Life will have its share of lightning and thunder, many things will be washed out,tragedy and sorrow will touch every life. But this too is a fact that we can count on. For the child of God there will surely be a calm after the storm that makes the storm pale by comparison. So take hear. The rainbow in the clouds is a divine reminder from God that all is under control. As God's own dear child, look to the day when we will see God's heavenly rainbow emerge to signal the peaceful reign of Christ and the fulfillment of all His promises.
Praise Him for His faithfulness to His promises and His people yesterday, today and forever.
The sky that was dark and sinister with rain clouds boiling and thunder rolling. Suddenly a thin ray of light appear, then another and yet another.As the rain ends, the sun breaks through and the dark clouds melt. A shimmering rainbow appear, heralding fair weather and hope. How wonderful!
The rainbow was probably designed to be symbolic s well as beautiful. From its own nature and associations, t has always been an emblem of peace. It contrasts beautifully with the tempest that has just been raging. If the rain has been gentle, the leaves and flowers would appear clothed with new beauty, if the storm has rages violently, the rainbow is a pledge that the war of the elements has creased.
Oh yes, therefore the rainbow around the throne is a beautiful emblem of the mercy of God and of the peace that is to pervade the world as the result of the events disclosed to John in his vision. True, there were lightnings and thundering and voices, but there the rainbow abode calmly above them all, assuring us that here was to be mercy and peace.
We can count on it. Life will have its share of lightning and thunder, many things will be washed out,tragedy and sorrow will touch every life. But this too is a fact that we can count on. For the child of God there will surely be a calm after the storm that makes the storm pale by comparison. So take hear. The rainbow in the clouds is a divine reminder from God that all is under control. As God's own dear child, look to the day when we will see God's heavenly rainbow emerge to signal the peaceful reign of Christ and the fulfillment of all His promises.
Praise Him for His faithfulness to His promises and His people yesterday, today and forever.
11 comments:
His promises are true. God has not forgotten, he knows your name.
Praying for you.
Love,
DulceDiana
http://diana2006.wordpress.com
Hi LS, thanks for stopping by the BLOG and leaving a comment. I wanted to stop by and say "BE ENCOURAGED!"
And regarding the rainbow, yes it is highly symbolic. Do you remember it serves as a reminder of the Covenant promise He made with Noah?
You know what I like to do when I find tidbits like that in my studies? Apply it to my life now - as Truth. Whatever you're going thru, know that there's already an answer, a solution, a promise and a way of escape out of that dry season.
In writing this, I'm reminded of the passage in Isaiah where the LORD GOD promises to make a straight way out of the wilderness (40:3).
(And while you're there, check out V28- END)
The LORD is the everlasting God,
The Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
----------------------------------
(And when you get a chance, check out Isaiah 41:8-10, 13-20)
Prayerfully,
Abiding in Christ
Thanks Diana for the words of encouragement, it is refereshing.
Hi Abiding in Chrsit Yes the words in Isaiah 41 was the pillar and strength I need, bless you my sister.
Praise God for your return to blogging world!
God bless
maria in the UK
www.inhishands.co.uk
Thanks for leaving thoe encourging words..was so busy the last week waiting on HIM andtrying to wrap up the message for this sunday and for Christmas day. Blessed you.
Just wanted to say have a blessed Christmas. God be close to you.
In Jesus
Maria in the UK
www.inhishands.co.uk
:-)
thanks Maria,you have a blessed Chistmas too.
Hey, just dropping a note. Hope you had a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year.
Love,
DulceDiana
HI Diana,
It was a busy season with services on sunday follow by Christmas day than sunday day service on the 31st. Praise God the church is slowly growwing and revival has taken place. We are now averaging 25 to 30 each sunday from only 2 and my family. It was quite difficult to even have 10 on a sunday after we took over. Some sunday we even reach to 40, Praise The Lord.
How awesome!!! Praise God!! Keep walking in integrity brother, God is faithful he will not forsake you or the work of his hands!!
I imagine you are praying for workers that can help you (if you don't have some already). May God give you a powerful word and a fresh anointing... many blessings
Love,
DulceDIana
Thanks Diana, yes pray for workers and family to come along side us.
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