Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Darren Milam
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
In a recent entry, I mentioned the weather we had and how it was unusual for the time of year. There was heavy rain and wind. During a visit to the garden, between downpours, I found this little friend hiding in a single petal “tube” of this dahlia bloom. There was shelter from the elements and he (guessing on pronoun) was tucked away. Eventually I found him wandering around, on the other dahlia plants. Maybe he was checking for food options, or larger shelter accommodations. Either way, he was safe and sound after the storm had passed.
In Isaiah 4, the prophet was providing a vision to Jerusalem. A vision of how God was going to cleanse, shelter and protect.
Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night; over everything the glory will be a canopy. It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.
We certainly live in a stormy world and knowing God has shelter for us, is a belief to hang onto. Like our little amphibian friend, cling to the faith that God has His protective hands over our heads – keeping us safe and dry (mostly). When the clouds and rain subside, we have the faith we are free to move about – going about our daily lives. We can do these things because of the promises we have with our Maker. Thank you, Lord!