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Reflection: A rainbow can catch you by surprise after a storm. You stop whatever you're doing and look up. In Genesis, God gives the rainbow as a sign of His covenant after the flood. It isn't a promise that life will never be hard or that evil will never face judgment. It's a reminder that God remembers what He has said. Peter points back to the flood because history shows that God isn't absent from His world. He is both faithful to His promises and serious about justice. Those truths belong together. When you see something painful or unfair, you may wonder why God hasn't stepped in. You can bring that question to Him without giving up your trust. His timing is not yours, but His faithfulness hasn't changed. Today, think of one situation that feels unresolved. Name it honestly in prayer, and ask God to help you trust His character.

Application Question: What unresolved situation could you place before God today instead of carrying the burden of controlling its outcome?