God's Glory Church

“And I will remember My covenant between Me and you, and between every living soul in every body.” — Genesis 9:15
On September 11, 2023, the twenty-second anniversary of the attacks on the United States, a stunning double rainbow graced the sky over New York. This city, where the former twin towers were located, suffered the greatest losses from those terrorist attacks. More than two decades have passed since those events, and this double rainbow brought a sense of hope and healing to those who were there to see it. Video captured the moment a rainbow appeared to emerge from the exact spot where the World Trade Center used to stand.

The rainbow in the sky brings assurance of God’s faithfulness since the time of Noah. After God’s judgment on sin, which led to incredible destruction, He set up a colored “beacon” as a visual reminder of the “eternal covenant between God and every living soul” (Genesis 9:16). After forty gloomy days of rain and months of flooding (Gen. 7:17-24), one can only imagine how joyful the “sign of the covenant” was for Noah and his family (Gen. 9:12-13). He reminded of God’s faithfulness that “there will be no more floods to destroy the earth” (v. 11).

When we face dark days and tragic loss—whether through natural disaster, physical or emotional pain, or illness—let us turn to God for hope. Even if we do not see His “sign” in these moments, we can be sure of His faithfulness to His promises.

How has God revealed His presence to you during difficult times in life? Who needs to hear your story today?
God, please help me to see Your hand today in the midst of my difficulties.
Author: Kirsten Holmberg