The rainbow’s meaning is rooted in the Bible. You first encounter it in Genesis 9, after the great flood. When the waters receded, God established a covenant with Noah and all living creatures. The rainbow was set in the sky as a sign of that promise—a reminder that God would never again destroy the earth with a flood. 

So every time we see a rainbow, we should think of God’s faithfulness. 

But let’s be honest: most people don’t. Instead, the rainbow is now more commonly associated with homosexuality and LGBTQ+ pride. I used to think that way too—until something happened that changed my perspective overnight. 

It started when I picked up the Bible for the first time, truly seeking to know God. I had come to believe in Him, but I didn’t yet know who He was. So I opened to Genesis and began reading from the beginning. 

When I reached chapter 9, I came across these verses: 

“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…” 
—Genesis 9:13-15 

I paused, highlighted it, and thought: 
“Well, that’s kind of cool. Every time I see a rainbow, it’ll be a small reminder of God.” 

I didn’t know it then, but God would soon become the center of my life—and that rainbow would become one of the first signs of His presence in it. 

The Very Next Day 

At the time, I was on disability, going to dialysis three to four times a week. We had just bought a house, and without my full salary, money was tight. I had started learning how to day trade to help make ends meet. 

On this particular day, I got in over my head. I took a risky trade and watched it quickly spiral downward. I felt panic creep in. My eyes filled with tears. I put my face in my hands, thinking I had just made a huge mistake. 

And that’s when it happened. 

My ex-wife walked up to the window next to my desk and said, “Look what I found.” She opened her hand. In her palm was a small, oblong-shaped rock. Painted on it was a rainbow emerging from clouds. 

Instant chills. 

I had just highlighted that scripture the day before: 
“I have set My rainbow in the clouds…” 

I knew it was God. I knew He saw me. That little rock became a physical reminder of His presence and His mercy—and I’ve kept it with me ever since. 

What Happened to the Rainbow? 

In 1978, the rainbow flag was introduced at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade as a symbol of pride and the LGBTQ+ movement. Since then, it’s become globally recognized—not as a sign of God’s covenant, but as a celebration of sexual identity. 

That day marked a cultural shift. Satan twisted something holy into something secular. What was once a divine reminder of mercy and faithfulness became associated with personal expression and sexual freedom—something entirely removed from its original, sacred meaning. 

Let’s be clear: the misuse of the rainbow doesn’t erase its true purpose. It’s still God’s symbol. And it still points to His covenant with us. 

I’m not judging anyone. In fact, I believe if Jesus walked the earth today, He’d have deep compassion for those wrestling with these struggles. I believe it’s one of the hardest crosses to carry, especially for someone who genuinely loves others and wants to live rightly. 

But we can’t ignore what scripture teaches. The rainbow doesn’t stand for pride—it stands for grace, mercy, and restraint from judgment. 

A Heavenly Symbol 

In Ezekiel 1:28, the rainbow appears around God’s throne as a sign of His glory. 
In Revelation 4:3, it surrounds Him again, radiating with beauty and holiness. 

This is more than just a weather phenomenon. It’s more than colors in the sky. The rainbow is a divine signature—a reminder that God is with us, faithful to us, and slow to anger. 

Let it bring you back to that promise. Let it remind you that God sees you. 
And when the clouds pass and the light breaks through, look up. 

You might just see the sign He set in the sky… for you.