Great Cloud

We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back.

Hebrews 12:1 (NCV)

Dear Ones: There is a great cloud watching us as we walk with the Lord. The cloud of witnesses of the faithful ones who have gone before us and now live with our King. These dear ones who are counted among the faithful maybe our grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, or even our children. They have crossed into eternity with our Lord and yet they are cheering us on to greater spiritual growth.

Their lives are to be a catalyst to help us press on to greater intimacy with the Lord. We are to keep our eyes on Him no matter what chaos comes from the worldly ones. Our Lord is a God of order, and His hand is moving to restore and refresh us, our families, and our nation. Don’t let the distractions of darkness cause you to lose focus on Who is with us. The Word asks the question, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” The enemies of God shall not prevail, but that does not mean we do not have to resist and fight the good fight of faith. Goliath had to be faced and David was the one that was used to do God’s work. Consider these things, today.

May you take courage in knowing that there is a great cloud of witnesses watching you and cheering you on. Let the lives of the faithful ones provoke you to draw even closer to the Lord. Storms do not last forever, so cling to the Lord Who is your refuge in troubling times. Have an overcoming day. I bless you in Jesus’ name.