When God Speaks Through Dragonflies and Fire Clouds

Often when I talk with God, I ask Him: “Lord, what are You showing me? What is the purpose behind these things You’re placing before my eyes?”

This journey of seeing and asking began back in 2020. I would step outside into nature to break away from making the chews in the lab — sometimes sitting in stillness, other times riding my bike — and there, in those quiet moments, God began to speak in ways I could never ignore.

The first sign was a pink dragonfly. I thought it was unusual, but then I saw pairs of dragonflies — yellow, pink, blue, orange, and even iridescent like rainbow colors shimmering in the light. Each encounter left me in awe, wondering, What is God trying to tell me?

Lately, it has been orange dragonflies. They’ve been appearing often, almost in excess, as though God wanted to make sure I noticed. And then, just a few days ago, as I was out walking with my grandchildren, a red dragonfly swooped right in front of me. Again, I whispered that same prayer: “Lord, what are You trying to show me? I’m paying attention, but what does all of this mean?”

As if that wasn’t enough, while driving out of town last week, the Holy Spirit nudged me to look up. There in the sky was a rainbow — but not in its usual arching form. This one was hidden inside a cloud, with rainbow colors glowing like fire. Later, I discovered it has a name: a fire rainbow or fire cloud.

All of this has stirred my spirit with wonder. Why would God show me these things? What does He want me to understand?

Here’s what He’s been teaching me:

Dragonflies represent transformation. They remind me that we are constantly being renewed, shifting from one season of life to the next. Orange dragonflies speak of courage and creativity, while red calls to mind passion, life, and the fire of the Holy Spirit.

The fire rainbow is a covenant reminder. Just as God set the rainbow in the sky after the flood as a sign of His promise, this fiery rainbow-cloud whispered that His promises are alive and unshakable — not ordinary, but extraordinary.

Creation speaks when we listen. Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” These wonders remind me that God is not silent. He uses creation to confirm His covenant, to awaken us, and to call us deeper into His presence.

So what does it all mean? For me, it’s a reminder that I am in a season of transition and renewal with stewarding Ja’ja Chews. God is asking me to walk with courage and creativity, to trust in His living promises, and to keep my spiritual eyes open to the signs of His hand at work.

And maybe, if you’re reading this, He’s saying the same to you: Pay attention. Look up. Listen. God is speaking.

I had been sitting on the patio, no sooner than I stepped foot back inside the house. Holy Spirit whispered this:

“Because of the Orange Chews.”

“Eye has not seen nor Ear heard!" 1 Corinthians 2:9

I chuckled, and said, so this is why He is showing me the orange dragonflies.