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The Sun Still Shining

They looked...and, behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.  Exodus 16:10

 

Without the clouds we would not be shielded from the burning sun. Without the clouds there would be no lavish sunsets, no beneficial rain, no beautiful landscapes.

The same is true with life's clouds. 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. Longfellow once wrote: "Be still, sad heart, and cease repining; behind the clouds the sun is still shining." As God's people wandered in the wilderness, He declared, "Behold, I come to you in the thick cloud" (Exodus 19:9).

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 His plans for you.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.