Cloud by Day, Fire by Night

Pillar: n. 1 a strong upright support 2 a column standing alone as a monument
3 an integral or upstanding member or part

By day He went ahead of them, to lead them on their way.
The promise of His presence, “I’ll be with you, child, I’ll stay”.
In darkness He would be the light, revealing His protection,
A pillar of provision, of guidance and direction.

The glory of the One True God, displayed for all to see.
Asking of His children, “Hear My voice, and follow Me.”
A cloud by day, a fire by night… the signs and wonders shown,
Deliverance from bondage… that His presence would be known.

His presence in the flames, would now accomplish His desire,
His power to consume and to refine, are in this fire.
Exalting those with humble hearts, that give to Him the glory.
Three that willingly stepped in the fire, walked out to tell “the story”.

Lord of all, yet He delights in every son and daughter.
Draw near to Him, believe… and so receive the Living Water.
In Him, I’m hidden and concealed… gently broken parts are healed.
His righteousness and truth revealed, as we allow the layers peeled.

My shield against the enemy, before me, and behind,
That I would only seek Him with my whole heart, soul and mind.
A cloud by day, a fire by night… the Pillar that will stand and fight.
The Father’s hand, His strength and might; that I would know I’m His delight.

Let it be only You, I follow… Spirit filled, and never hollow.
In every sign and wonder shown… acknowledge You, are God alone.
That I'll not turn away, but toward… and speak the words, “I need You, Lord.”
Be still, and know You’re God, above… the One of Everlasting Love.
A cloud by day, a fire by night ~ my pillar ~ the Way, the Truth, the Light.

Ex 13:21 By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way,
and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or fight.
Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.
Ne 9:19-20 “Because of Your great compassion You did not abandon them in the desert.
By day the pillar of cloud did not cease to guide them on their path, nor the pillar of fire by night
to shine on the way they were to take. You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them.”
Ex 33:14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Ex 14:19 Then the angel of God, who had been traveling in front of Israel’s army,
withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them,
coming between the armies of Egypt and went near the other all night long.
:Ps 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Is 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”