Okay, I’m going to show my age here… Does anyone remember Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell singing “Both Sides Now”? I can’t legally give you the lyrics because it’s an illusion, you see. Worse yet, they really didn’t get into what clouds were all about because they really didn’t know… 🙂
But God knows them and used them throughout the Bible. Here are a few places and times where clouds played a significant role.
God told Noah that the rainbow in the clouds would remind Him of the covenant between Him and the earth (Gen.9:13)
A cloud covered the mountain where Moses was given the law the first time (Ex. 19:16) and when Moses received the law a second time (Ex. 34:5)
When the tabernacle was completed, a cloud covered it (Ex.40:34), and a cloud stood in the doorway of the tabernacle (Ex.33:9-10)
A cloud led the way when the Israelites broke camp and journeyed to the Promised Land (Num.9:17)
When the temple was dedicated, a cloud filled the Holy of Holies (1 Kings 8:10)
A cloud appeared when Jesus was on the Mount of Transfiguration. (Matt. 17:5)
After His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus ascended into Heaven on a cloud (Acts 1:9)
When Jesus returns … we who remain alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the LORD in the air. And so we will be with the LORD forever. (1 Thes. 4:17, NIV)
Maybe there’s a deeper reason we gaze at clouds from time to time. They symbolize God’s presence, His covenant with us, and His soon return! Though we can’t see clouds from both sides now, someday soon we will!
By Amre Cortadino
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Always a joy to have you stop by, Becky!! God bless your day! 🙂
Amre, I guess I’m dating myself as well. I remember that song very well. I can remember singing along with it! And clouds…oh, I love the clouds. They also speak to me of heaven.
Amen!! Amazing what we can see from His POV, and all we have yet to see!!! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I have never really thought about clouds in that way, but oh my, what a way to look at them ( from a spiritual point of view). What a blessing that day will be when our Lord comes in the clouds!!!
Thanks, Amre!
Amen – caught up to be with Him forever!!! What a moment that will be!! 🙂
Loved this! God does use the clouds to communicate His presence and promises. A while back, I was waiting in my car and looked up at the skylight in the roof. I saw a perfectly formed angel in the clouds above me. Can’t wait to be caught up in the clouds to meet Jesus!
Amen! He certainly does!! Thank you, Jesus!! 🙂
I remember those songs. I love looking at the clouds. God sends us the most beautiful sights and sounds to enjoy.
Thanks for stopping by, Deena!! Enjoy your day with Jesus! 🙂
Glad you remember that song, and you do take lovely pictures, Patti!!! 🙂
Ha! Love that you were looking at clouds this morning!! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Kathy!! 🙂
Thank you, and thanks for stopping by, Mary Pat!!! 🙂
What a fun topic! I never thought of clouds like you presented. Thanks!
Lovely.:)
Just before I clicked on this post about clouds, I pointed to a low bank of dark clouds here in Lower Alabama and said to Vickie, “They look like mountains.” Those same clouds now look like a beached whale.
As soon as I think of the appropriate spiritual application, I’ll let you know.
Love your post, Amre. I do remember the song and I love to watch clouds. I have learned through the many photos I have taken that clouds play a major part in the beauty of a sunset.
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your insight, Amre. God bless you!