Today's reading

Do you know the balancing of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge? –Job 37:16 ESV

April 6, 2020

Shape Shifting

Do you know the balancing of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge? –Job 37:16 ESV

As a child, who didn’t love lying in the grass watching the clouds? There were so many different cloud shapes as they shifted and moved, driven by the wind. They didn’t fight over position, recognition, or territory. One minute there was an elephant and the next a castle, but they were all still clouds. That’s the perfect picture of what we, as Christ followers, should be like. We are one body, yet we all have different functions. One day we may be an encouragement to someone, the next a teacher, and yet another day, a provider of someone’s needs. We should be able to shift and change, driven by the Holy Spirit to become what God needs us to be. There should never be a power struggle for position, a need for recognition, or a dispute over territory. We are here to glorify the Lord, not ourselves. Clouds aren’t the only thing beautiful to watch—people who walk in love are too. How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. There’s nothing more wonderful than the believer who is willing to show God’s love in various ways each day. What shape are you today?

prayer focuses

Take a lesson from the clouds, be pliable.

Ask the Father to use you in whatever capacity He needs you. Examine your heart and ask yourself, “How can I best serve the Lord?” Are you willing to shift your plans to His?

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Brenda Beattie

Brenda Beattie is a retired letter carrier and an active Chaplain for the USPS. She and her husband retired to Bradenton because they loved their church, Bayside Community Church. She has self-published two books, "Finding Sacred Ground In The Daily Grind," and "The Case Of The Missing Letter." She is also a repeat author for "Chicken Soup For The Soul." Her articles appear monthly in the "Mountaineer," a postal publication. Her hearts desire is to encourage and to give hope.