Saturday, December 12, 1998
Saturday, December 12, 1998
Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory.
(Luke 21:27
NRSV)
That's a mysterious term, "Coming on clouds of glory." It is intended to be. Clouds
are the biblical symbol of mystery and of the presence of God. "He is coming with
the clouds," says Revelation 1:7. "Lo, I am coming to you in a thick cloud," said
God to Moses at Mount Sinai. A cloud symbolizing the divine presence covered the
tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 40: 34-36). When the New Testament says
that Jesus is coming with the clouds it is a powerful symbol of mystery and divinity.
It reminds us that God is with us. We are not alone!
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
Advent/Christmas reminds us of the Christ child who came into our world some
2000 years ago. Advent/Christmas also reminds of the coming of Jesus Christ at the
end of time--coming, as our scripture today says, ".... on clouds of glory."
Prayer: God of everyone, help me to better feel your presence in my life today. Amen.