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In life we soon learn that certain cloud conditions produce lightning. Jesus said that His return would be accompanied by lightning. Mt. 22:27 This speaks to the shining, the brilliancy of His advent as well as the speed of His return. As the clouds of the sky are visible, so likewise the lightning which flashes out of it and the thunder of the lightning which is heard, so the coming of the Son of man will be. Mt. 24:30 The revelation which the Lord Jesus gave to John on Patmos made it obvious, that when He comes with clouds, every eye, which involves absolutely all who have been born into this world, from Adam down to the very last person. Rev. 1:7 Jesus also stated that they would see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven. Mt. 26:64
The fear generated by an open heavens (Rev. 19:11) will be the greatest ever experienced by man. Just what we have seen so far in Ezekiel is awe inspiring and very frightening if we are reckoned among the unsaved. And we have just started looking into the wonders and splendors of heaven and the throne of the Lord. It is at the great day of His wrath, the time of His revelation to the whole world and menís hearts will fail them for fear. Luke 21:26 The will seek shelter from Him by entering into ever possible hiding and dark place. In the mean time calling for the rocks and mountains to fall on them that they might escape standing before Him. Rev. 6:16
Generally Christians associate clouds with the presence and the coming of the Lord Jesus. Now we see that it is part of the heavenly atmosphere. The rainbow is generated by sunshine and moisture in the air. The Lord said that He had come to Moses in a thick cloud. Ex. 19:9 The constant presence of the Lord among the children of Israel was daily evident by the presence of the cloud on the tabernacle. Ex. 40:38 The tabernacle was patterned after the heavenly, therefore we are not surprised to find an atmosphere containing clouds in heaven. These surround His throne where He sits reigning in righteousness and true judgment. Ps. 97:2 In the revelation given to John he wrote concerning the rainbow, a complete rainbow, in full circle, surrounding the throne of the Lord. What a majestic sight that is, with itís full array of pure unadulterated color. Rev. 4:3 The second time he saw the rainbow it was a crown of glory on the angel (none other that the Lord Jesus). Rev. 10:1 In and through Him is made known the fullness of the Godhead. The Father, who is Spirit and the Holy Spirit dwelt in Him, even as the fullness of the Lord will be manifest in the church.
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