Because of the newer meaning and connotations associated with the rainbow, I think many Christians are afraid of having anything to do with the symbol of a rainbow, rainbow striped clothing or accessories, or anything remotely resembling a rainbow. I will use this short blog post to say that I think this is not a good idea. Just because pagans have attempted to turn holidays like Christmas and Easter into secular holidays doesn’t mean we are obligated to give them up.
If some weird people decided to “change” the meaning of the cross symbol, I’m guessing that some people would simply just abandon the cross, for fear of what people would think of them. Why do that?
What I’m saying is, stop being afraid of the rainbow. If your kid has a rainbow shirt, let them wear it. If someone asks you about it, it’s a great opportunity to explain what the rainbow means. Stop being afraid of the rainbow.
What does the Bible say about rainbows?
It’s the sign of a covenant:
Genesis 9:13-15
“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.”
It’s compared to what the radiance of God is like: Ezekiel 1:28
Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking.
It’s wrapped around the Lord’s throne in heaven! Revelation 4:3
And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne.
No comments:
Post a Comment