A Prayer about Signs of Redemption

Almighty and Everlasting God,

Who has ever seen a rainbow 

and not dropped their jaw in wonder at the gleaming glory, 

the bright beauty emerging from the dark clouds of storm? 

As we read this true story in Scripture about how sin had gotten so bad 

that you flooded the earth and took the lives 

of those who rebelled against your loving provision, 

our jaws should also drop. Because you didn’t stop there. 

You provided a way out, the ark for Noah and his family and all the creatures. 

You provided a way out for us, our Savior Jesus Christ, 

your glory bursting into the dark hearts of our sin. 

We thank you and praise you for your undeserved grace, 

for rainbow signs of redemption 

and for every other sign 

that you are conforming us 

to the likeness of your Son by your Holy Spirit. 

In Jesus’ redeeming name. Amen. 

Read Genesis 9:1-17.