‘The Shadow of a Cloud’
So the song of the tyrants is silenced.” Isa. 25:5.
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Oppressive heat depletes:
Wilts you like daisies in hand
without water to petals expand.
Drops you to your feeble knees.
Knocks you off your swollen feet.
But a ‘shadow of a cloud’ may provide protection.
Refuge. Relief.
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“Jehovah is guarding you.
Jehovah is the shade at your right hand.” Ps. 121:5.
“Anyone dwelling in the secret place of the Most High
Will lodge under the shadow of the Almighty.” Ps. 91:1.
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“Show me favor, O God, show me favor,
For I take refuge in you,
And in the shadow of your wings I take refuge until the troubles pass.” Ps. 57:1.
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“For you have become a stronghold to the lowly,
A stronghold to the poor in his distress,
A refuge from the rainstorm,
And a shade from the heat.
When the blast of the tyrants is like a rainstorm against a wall”. Isa. 25:4.
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Do not be anxious, for I am your God.—Isa. 41:10.
We deepen our trust in Jehovah by getting to know him better. And the only way we can really know God well is by reading the Bible carefully and then meditating on what we read. The Bible contains a reliable record of how Jehovah protected his people in the past. That record gives us confidence that he will care for us now. Consider an example of the beautiful word picture Isaiah uses to illustrate how Jehovah protects us. He refers to Jehovah as a shepherd and to God’s servants as lambs. Isaiah says of Jehovah: “With his arm he will gather together the lambs, and in his bosom he will carry them.” (Isa. 40:11) When we sense Jehovah’s strong arms wrapped around us, we feel protected and calm. To help you remain calm despite the problems you may face, meditate on the reassuring words mentioned in today’s text. They will strengthen you as you face the challenges that lie ahead. w19.01 7 ¶17-18
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