When you see that beautiful rainbow in the sky, do you know that it’s not just a stunning sight, but also an eternal covenant God has made with us? Come read the biblical verses about the rainbow and discover the sacred and steadfast power behind it, so that every time we see a rainbow, we can be reminded of God’s authority and protection!

“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth” (Genesis 9:12–13). In the Bible, the rainbow is not just a natural phenomenon; it is an eternal covenant between God and humanity. When a rainbow appears in the sky, we often get caught up in its beauty, overlooking the profound sacred meaning behind it.

The rainbow is not only a stunning celestial phenomenon but also a true manifestation of God's authority. God says, “God’s establishment of His covenant with man was an act of great importance, one that He intended to use to communicate a fact to man and tell man His intention. To this end He employed a unique method, using a special sign to establish a covenant with man, a sign which was a promise of the covenant that He had established with man. So, was the establishment of this covenant a great event? Just how great was it? This is exactly what is so special about the covenant: It is not a covenant established between one man and another, or one group and another, or one country and another, but a covenant established between the Creator and the whole of mankind, and it shall remain valid until the day that the Creator abolishes all things. The executor of this covenant is the Creator, and its maintainer is also the Creator. In short, the entirety of the rainbow covenant established with mankind was fulfilled and achieved according to the dialogue between the Creator and mankind, and has remained so right up until today. What else can the created beings do apart from submit to, obey, believe, appreciate, witness, and praise the authority of the Creator? For none but the unique God is possessed of the power to establish such a covenant. The appearance of the rainbow, time and time again, is an announcement to mankind and calls his attention to the covenant between the Creator and mankind. In the continual appearances of the covenant between the Creator and mankind, what is demonstrated to mankind is not a rainbow or the covenant itself, but the immutable authority of the Creator. The recurring appearance of the rainbow demonstrates the tremendous and miraculous deeds of the Creator in hidden places, and, at the same time, is a vital reflection of the Creator’s authority that will never fade away, and will never change. Is this not a display of another aspect of the Creator’s unique authority?” (The Word, Vol. 2. On Knowing God. God Himself, the Unique I). This passage reveals that the rainbow covenant is not just a reminder of God’s promises to humanity, but also a demonstration of His unique authority.

God is the Creator, and He established an unchanging covenant with all humanity through the special sign of the rainbow. This covenant is unlike any agreement made between humans; it transcends the boundaries of nations, ethnicities, and time. It is a holy covenant between God and all people, effective from that time until the end of the world. God Himself is the enforcer and protector of this covenant; no other power can establish such a covenant, and no force can undermine God’s promises.

Whenever we see a rainbow, we should feel God’s presence and His awe-inspiring authority. Every word and every promise from God will be fulfilled; He never fails to keep His word. When we look up at the rainbow, we witness not just a natural wonder, but also God’s great authority and unchanging promises. For there is no one or no power in this world, other than God, that can establish such an eternal covenant, nor is there any other natural phenomenon like the rainbow that uniquely reminds us of God’s faithfulness and greatness.

Friends, the next time you see a rainbow, remember the authority of God that it symbolizes, and deeply reflect on His unchanging faithfulness and love for us. If you want to learn more about God’s authority and strengthen your faith, feel free to reach out to us through the online chat window at the bottom of our website. We will share God’s word and communicate with you online.