Clouds

A few days ago I awoke to a gloomy morning sky.  Layers of clouds provided a barrier to the morning sunrise over the ocean.  In time,some of the layers dissipated and small glimpses of a promising sunny day began to peek through.

Clouds

...a visible mass of condensed vapor particles.

Within an hour, more light was coming through and you can even see a small section reaching the water.  Just because the clouds are blocking the sun, doesn't mean the sun isn't shining.  

How often are the trials we face just like clouds?  They make our world dark and gloomy and create a barrier that blocks us from seeing God.  All the while, He is shining brightly and trying to burn away the things that are separating us from Him.  







Before long, more sections of light began to appear.  The beams that reached the water expanded, and hope for a promising day appeared!

When you are in the midst of a trial, let the clouds be a reminder that even though you may not be able to see it, God's love for you is shining behind the darkness, working to make its way to you! 










And before too long, the clouds may be just intermittent obstacles, instead of a complete barrier.  







For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ.  2 CORINTHIANS 4:5-7