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Under the Cloud

And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

                                                                                                                      ...Exodus 13:21

Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

                                                                                                               ...I Corinthians 10:1

            The year 2005 will be a year to remember for so many hurricane victims.  The hurricane season seemed to last forever, spewing wrath upon the coastal areas of the U.S.  Between storm surges, high winds, tornadoes, flooding and homeless, panic was rapidly and secretly affecting many, even in outlining states.  The physical elements were obviously felt through winds, rains, and floods.

            Hurricanes, tropical cyclones, low pressure, or a tropical depression, all from off a large body of water like the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, or the Atlantic.  Most storms have been named for easier tracking and logging.  Some familiar names have been Hugo, Fran, Katrina, Rita, and more resent, Wilma. Today's forecasts are much more accurate, compared many years ago; there were no warnings.

            Weather and physical elements have been noted and logged since Bible times, but not quite in the same way as today.  The Bible speaks of a cloud, which followed the people of Israel through the wilderness.  Under this cloud there was protection, provision and leadership. 

Once the Israelites began to be weary of manna, they also began to encounter problems, wanting more, something different.  But many of them God was not pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. (I Cor.10:5)  When they were not satisfied with the meat or the drink, they were also not satisfied with the spiritual food and drink.  They were tired of God His protection, provision and leadership. The children of Israel wanted changes, and got what they asked for!  A whole generation died in the wilderness because of rebellion.

Be careful of tiring of truth and begin to look elsewhere.  You may wish you had just savored more the flavor given to you by many generations.  They too suffered because of sin sick souls, but God allowed that truth to arrive to you, because of many faithful warriors.  Maybe you are bored with Jesus?

Be thankful that so many were under the cloud, under the weather, and even went through the sea, just for you to hear the simple plan of salvation.

Try resting under the cloud, not under the weather, and led by the Light when you are facing the deep sea and mighty winds of adversity.