Visible evidence of God's Character

 Read Genesis 9.

One timeless lesson to be learned from the opening chapters of Genesis is that the God of the Bible is a God of justice and judgment.  His word is to be respected and He is to be feared when there is disobedience and rebellion against Him.  At the same time, the Lord is also compassionate and loving, even providing the means of atonement for a broken relationship with Him.  At every turn, God made a caring provision for those who responded to Him by faith.

 Here we discover that He is a God of new beginnings and second chances.  After the flood, life on earth began again.  The atmospheric environment had changed.  Natural responses between humans and animal life changed (v.2).  Population growth started anew from Noah's family.

 With the conclusion of this worldwide judgment, God made one of His covenant promises.  Never again would He destroy all the earth with flood.  Then, He established a visible sign that mankind could see as a reminder of this covenant (v.13).

 By definition: A rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that causes a spectrum of light to appear in the sky when the Sun shines on to droplets of moisture in the Earth's atmosphere. It takes the form of a multicolored arc. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of sky directly opposite the sun.

 From reading Genesis 9, it is clear that the rainbow did not always exist.  The best scientific explanation is found in the writings of Dr. Henry Morris.  But the Creator of the universe states here, "I have set my bow in the cloud."  Yes, it is always a captivating sight for us to see.  The rainbow belongs to Him and He put it there for a specific reason.    

 In addition, a rainbow is a teachable moment for every human being.  It reminds us of God's judgment.  It reminds us that God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.  It reminds us that God keeps His promises.

 There are plenty of other evidences of His loving care surrounding each of us all the time.  We must look for them in order to appreciate them.  Be sure to praise and thank Him when you do.