Clouds upon Clouds

Hebrews 12:1-2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

(As I stepped onto the plane on May 22, 2003, I was going through my normal routine. I was about to take flight once again. As I began looking out across the sky, I began looking out at the clouds. What a privilege to see God’s handiwork in such a manner. I had been taking this for granted. During those moments, I was reminded of the magnificence of God. With his help, my heart pondered these words.)

Clouds upon Clouds,
And sky upon sky,
So is the boundless love of God.
For the clouds have no weight,
Nor do they take up space,
Yet I see them.

They are bright with a radiance
That is only produced—
By the sun.
Sometimes they can be seen through—
Sheer existence,
Others have depth to which can capture and ravish you

Everything is so bright within.
I get lost.
My mind is in wonder.
I think of Heaven.
And the brightness therein.
I can only imagine……

If the brightness of the sun
Can illuminate a cloud
How much more could Heaven be—
Because God’s Son will shed light for ETERNITY.

He knows my name.
How can I be ashamed.
For this God I know
Has made my heart as white as snow.
Much like the cloud I see,
In its vastness and purity.

I can’t help but Love.
For God’s spirit has descended into my soul
As a Dove.
I can’t comprehend or even understand
His heights, nor depths
I simply believe, trust

I have a lively hope
That beckons me to my Home,
Yet I can’t go there, until it’s fully prepared
I have so much work to do—
The fields are white,
Laborers few.

I am called, I am chosen
What shall I do, but wait
For God will guide my heart each day
To find his perfect way

That is exactly where I want to be
Whether DC, Orlando, or TN
I am fully persuaded
That where He sends, I’ll go
Not to be debated!

Each day- I’ll live,
As the clouds above and below me.
I will float in the air.
I’ll be free from all care
My Father knows my needs,
And will supply them so—
I just “GO”

As the clouds are guided by the wind,
So the Holy Spirit will direct me within.
And as the clouds are illuminated,
So my soul will be opened,
Cleaned,
Pure
That I can be a reflection
Allure

Hopefully, someone will see,
This light within me.
For I could never produce it
A Light of this sort

I went to court—
The sentence Death
But a man said “No!”
Because I love him so…
Take me instead, OH! What dread???
My heart said, “I have no choice”
For I could not repay the debt—I owed
Ohhh! The Love He showed

I still could not understand
Until one night on my bed
He took all my sin away
I stand in His grace
Someday, I’ll see my Savior’s face!

Until then, I will be as these clouds
Free fall’n in the sky—
Yet never more to die!

I AM made me white.
What a beautiful site!
Clouds upon Clouds