Behind The Clouds

Behind The Clouds “At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” Luke 21:27 Have you ever thought about the significance of the clouds in our lives? Without the clouds we wouldn’t be shielded from the burning sun. Without the clouds there would be no lavish sunsets, no beneficial rain and no beautiful landscapes. The most beautiful scenery is of the fluffy clouds, floating against a sky of blue. Just looking at a beautiful sunset, with the fiery red rays of the sun piercing through the clouds, is one of the most beautiful sights we can behold. The same is true with life’s clouds in our life. When hard times come we easily get discouraged. But behind the clouds God is still present, and can even use them to water our souls with unexpected blessings. Many Christians face obstacles and difficulties in their lives. Just like the cartoon character, Charley Brown, there is always a black cloud that is constantly above us. God tells us that he tests us with trials and tribulations, but He will not let us bear more than we can stand. During our times of troubles, we must trust Jesus to help us get through these times. He will be there to guide us, and lead us to overcome the storms of life. God wants us to persevere over any of our obstacles, but He will let us be tested with difficult times in order that we will learn to trust in Him, and learn to put our burdens on His shoulders. He is just behind our clouds, and is there to lift us up and carry us. Just as the sun breaks through the clouds, God is there just waiting to let His light shine on us. When Moses and Aaron were leading the Israelites out of Egypt God came to them in the clouds. Each of us experiences clouds in life—sometimes slight, but sometimes dark and frightening. Whatever clouds you face today, ask Jesus, the light of the world, to help you look behind the cloud to see His glory and to give you victory. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven​ March 31