Friday, December 1, 2000
Friday, December 1, 2000
Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory.
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 is a powerful symbol of God's presence coming to us.
Don't forget to allow the full presence of God fill you this Christmas.
(Luke 21:27
NRSV)
This season reminds us of the Jesus' birth some 2000 years ago. It reminds us of the coming of
Jesus Christ at the end of time--coming, as our scripture today says, ".... on clouds of glory."
Lord Jesus, fill me with your presence of love, hope, grace and generosity. Amen.
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