All Things Denote There is a God
I love those days where the sky is an exceptional shade of blue and it stretches completely from horizon to horizon with big, puffy clouds hung throughout the vast expanse. Ya. That view always brings happiness to my heart. I feel such awe at the beauty of it all.
When I was a teenager, I was able to go on a religious girls’ campout for a week. It was a wonderful experience for me. We studied scriptures every day, we had many devotionals and activities that invited us to think a bit deeper about the gospel of Jesus Christ. I felt the Holy Ghost stronger there than I had ever felt it before. Being out in nature, in the mountains, and away from other distractions helped me feel closer to God. I would look up and see the clouds, almost like a connection to heaven. From then on, clouds have been uplifting to me, reminding me that I have a Father in Heaven and that He loves me. During hard times since then, I have had that reminder with me. I can go out and look at the clouds and remember that Jesus lives and loves me.
In the Book of Mormon, Alma 30:44 it says “The scriptures are laid before thee, yea and all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator.” I really feel this. When I see the leaves change colors, when I think of all the different animals on the earth, when I see how our bodies can work and heal themselves, when I see the white wispy clouds floating above, I think “Wow! God is real!“
In the Bible, the children of Israel were guided away from Egypt by pillar of cloud by day. The Lord was in the cloud, leading them through the wilderness (Exodus 13:21). Perhaps there is something symbolic in clouds then. Exodus 40:34-38 talks of the cloud covering the tabernacle by day signifying they were supposed to remain where they were and move the tabernacle only if the cloud was taken up from it. Again, the Lord is guiding His people through clouds.
Is there something in the many creations of God that specifically make you feel closer to Him? Maybe it’s something in nature or knowledge given or another thing entirely. I’d love to hear your thoughts.