-August 4, 2023-
Good morning, happy Friday,
“Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, by His name YAH, and rejoice before Him.”
(Psalm 68:4).
Our great God created the clouds and they serve His purposes. Clouds are mentioned 152 times in Scripture. Clouds are beautiful and they are His wonderful handiwork. There are white fluffy clouds, dark clouds, and thin clouds. God has a design and purpose for each one. Scientists study the clouds, especially in terms of determining weather patterns. There are three kinds of clouds: Cirrus clouds, are the high clouds that look like feathers; Cumulus clouds, are the middle clouds that look like giant cotton balls; and Stratus clouds, the low clouds that cover the sky like bedsheets.
God spoke to His people from the clouds. He led the people of Israel by a pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. He uses clouds to bring the needed rain to the earth. Clouds protect us and are for our good. Clouds are God’s great transportation system. They are high above us, yet not so high that we cannot see them. When I travel by air I try to get a window seat. I love to look down on the clouds and see their beauty. They remind me of God’s mercy and His faithfulness.
Psalm 36:5 says, “Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.” Clouds travel miles and miles, over land and sea to bring God’s blessings to you and me. God dwells above the clouds, in the clouds, and through the clouds. The Psalmist says that He rides on the clouds. The more we see and appreciate God’s handiwork, the more we praise and extol Him for who He is and what He does.
Let us thank God for the clouds ☁️ and all that they teach us. Everything we see around reminds us of God’s love and care. He is our Creator and our Savior. Have a blessed day paying attention to the clouds and what they teach about God’s glory and majesty. Stay safe and healthy.
Marveling at the clouds, God’s masterworks,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 