The Bow in the Cloud

by John R. Macduff, Ralph I. Tilley (Editor)

"And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud" (Gen. 9:14). John R. MacDuff uses God's promise to Noah-and to all humankind-as a metaphor for His suffering saints. There will be clouds (trials) in every life; but God promises to provide with the clouds a rainbow (His reassuring presence and promises). The author continually encourages the Christian to look to the sovereign God, who desires to use our severe trials to bring glory to himself, deepen our faith, and to produce a greater maturity in our understanding and walk with him. MacDuff demonstrates godly wisdom as he comes alongside the suffering believer, pointing him and her always to the unchanging and compassionate Father of mercies. He was clear about who his target audience was in writing these thirty-one devotionals: "This little book is intended to be seen by no eyes but weeping ones. It addresses no hearts but broken ones. It is to speak of sorrows with which a stranger cannot intermeddle." Read this book and be encouraged in the Lord!

108 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

About the author

John Ross Macduff was a Scottish minister and an author of religious essays and devotional works.

Reviews

[Corey Hackett-Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

God truly has “something for everything.” In a season of sorrow and grief, the mind can go in several directions to answer one question — “Why?” Throughout this book, that question transitioned into “Lord, what are you trying to do in my heart?”

Every time I thought I had a “one up” on God in asking my daily “Why?”, there was a Scripture revealing His perfect purpose through His sovereignty.

We have hope because we serve a RISEN Savior! A far greater day is prepared for the believer in Jesus Christ 😇♥️

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A comforting look at the faithfulness of God in the challenges of life. These are 31 short devotional focus on the believer’s resolute trust in God’s goodness. Each entry ends with some stanzas from a hymn. It is a good companion for devotional reading.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is without doubt the greatest read for those who are suffering or have suffered. His clarity on the sovereignty of God is the source of the comfort McDuff offers.