Fluffy Madness

I am in love with the clouds. And I don’t know why.

I was so much thankful to God whenever I see clouds especially on a day, very white with the sun that’s very bright. I love them when they cover the sun giving them a glowing feature. I love them when the night's so deep and they join the full smiling moon and the countless stars. I love them when they dance with the horizon—a view of mountain, a lake, and a land. And through the clouds, I stand in awe of the God, the magnificent Creator.

So much with the madness with clouds, I remember Moses’ times. When God allowed Israelites to exit from Egypt, they are guided with clouds during day making clouds a representation of God Almighty. Also the book of Psalms and Proverbs had this word too: clouds. Job also had much to say about clouds and so with the book of Ezekiel, Isaiah and Revelation. The Bible had many words to describe clouds.

Okay. Clouds. What are clouds? Scientifically defined, it is visible mass of water particle in the air above the earth. In a deeper way, clouds have its purpose.

What do clouds do?

1. Protection

Clouds protect us from too much sunlight which can cause skin aging, skin darkening and worse skin cancer. Its shade during sunny days gives us ease.

Very likely, God protects us from danger. In fact, much more than clouds can do. He protects us from the harm rays of the enemies. He even made a way to save us from death by having His son die for us. What more can we ask for?

"For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory."

-Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV

2. Preparation

Clouds make us prepare. Literally speaking, clouds help us predict the weather.

God prepares us—our hearts and minds—whenever there are coming problems. God prepares our ways and plans for the future.

"When times are good, be happy;but when times are bad, consider this:God has made the one as well as the other.Therefore, no one can discoveranything about their future."

-Ecclesiastes 7:14 CEV 

"No one has ever imagines what God has prepared for those who love Him. "

-1 Corinthians 2:9 NCV

3. Provision

Clouds, specifically dark clouds, bring rain.

Dark clouds refer to the big, seemingly impossible-to-solve problems or suffering in this earthly life. But when we cast these burdens to God, He will surely help us. And with the strength of Christ in us, we can do all things. We can make it through these problems. After trials, with God, are victories and blessings indeed.

"But my God shall supply all your need according His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

-Philippians 4:19 KJV

Better read Lamentations 3, a hope for God’s love and mercy.

I certainly love clouds and loving more the Maker of it.

How clouds are formed? That’s for the next talk. ^_^

More photos of clouds? You can add me or you can simply view them here Clouds: the Madness

Whom to trust?

photo captured from www.biblegateway.com; (emphasis added) 

Read the second verse and think what it says…

As long as there is life, we shall acknowledge God. Proverbs 3:5-6 indicates trusting the Lord with ALL thy heart…that in all our ways, when we recognize Him, He shall direct our path—surely for the best.

God is the Maker of all things. He is that powerful for us not to be saved. He is mighty to save. He never changes and will never ever change. All things are under His control. he calms raging seas. He whisper through the air, He sends storms and lightning yet He is the Great Deliverer.

When problems or negative things come our way, we shall ask God first, neither our friends nor our parents. They are all secondary with respect to the highness of God. God is still the Great Helper. He will direct us into His words or will lead us to people whom we can really talk to. He is an Omniscient Father—knows all things under heaven. Men can help but it still God who made them, right? it is only by God’s will and wisdom that He uses people to speak to us. In everything, put your trust to God and he will definitely help you succeed.

Reality Check: For the days that have past, think where did you put your trust. Who do you seek first when happy or worst things come? Who do you ask first for help?

It must be God.

Check this out: Whom shall I fear by Lincoln Brewster ft. Kari Jobe. Be blessed ^_^

Not Ashamed

photos captured from: www.biblegateway.com

David danced for the Lord with all His might (verse 5). David, though he is already a king, danced for the Lord in front of his people. And he does not do it so that he can be honored but God to be honored. Wearing linen clothes (which made him look like half-naked), he still celebrated for what the Lord has done. He is not ashamed of what he is doing. David was jumping, dancing and shouting with great joy that time. And even if some people regard Him like a crazy person (like Michal), it doesn't matter as long as He is doing it for God.

Sometimes or more often than not, we were ashamed of celebrating for God. We want to let it out—voice, energy, movement—but we’re ashamed of what people may say or think of us. People around us maybe disgusted. They may say weird things about us. They may laugh at us but we shouldn’t feel anything sad about it, for the Lord our God is the One who must be pleased. We must die to ourselves—a proof of Christ living in us. If it is for God, it must be all out, the very best. Do what the Spirit is telling you to do so. Do what pleases God. Do what the Lord wants. Do what will make God smile. Do what will Him proud of you. Show the evidence of how much you love God. You’ll never know which one of your moments of praising God will be your last.