SCRIPTURE
Psalm 97:2a - Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
OBSERVATION
The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers and songs, separated into sections based on themes. This passage falls into a group celebrating God's reign over the universe, and this in particular is describing God and how he relates to the earth He's created. The thing that strikes me in this short phrase is it's saying that God is veiled, and we see Him only by the power of the Holy Spirit, which in turn means that to everyone else, God is invisible, or even appears dark. I think of all the people out there who mock God, or doubt his existence, or even think of Him as a negative thing, and it suddenly makes more sense. He is veiled from them completely. Imagine the loneliness, the purposelessness, the sense of futility!
APPLICATION
God is revealed to all through the Word and through His creation, but without the Spirit we see only a glimmer of hope, a glint of light, and that is often seen only by those seeking it. We must keep our eyes open at all times in order to highlight that brief glance for those looking for it and we must sympathize with those who cannot see the light at all. The only way we can know our God better is to study His word and internalize it, and pray. Keep a constant line of communication open in order to know Him more.
PRAYER
God, please help me to see through the clouds and darkness that surround you. Help me to see the light that you shine, the beauty that is there. When I am in darkness, help me to know that I shouldn't be afraid. In Jesus' name, Amen.
More about the Book of Psalms:
http://www.biblica.com/niv/study-bible/psalms/
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