Where does the bow point?

With the finish of 2015 upon us, I am reviving the SOAP posts.  SOAP is an an acronym for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer and is a great journal method to capture what God is showing you through time in His word.

Scripture: “When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”

Genesis 9:16 ESV

Observation: A "bow" is a weapon.  If you look at a rainbow, which way would the arrow fly?  Towards the sky...what a wonderful symbol to represent God's covenant with Noah, showing His wrath turned away from the Earth.

Application: God is a promise keeper!  He continually gives us what we do not deserve and keeps us from His wrath.

Prayer: Father, thank You for mercy and Grace.  Without Your demonstration of love and forgiveness, we would all be destined for eternal sorrow.  Amen.