Promise 32 from Exodus 13:21-22

Ex. 13:21-22 - "The Lord was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people." - Growing up in the desert, I know that it is not common to see clouds in the sky, nor is it common to see light at night, unless it is the moon and stars. God provided what is the opposite of the norm for His people. He travelled with them in a cloud [it had to be a huge cloud for it to be a pillar cloud] by day, which provided some shade from the hot sun, and He provided light at night so that the people can see where they are going. God made sure the people knew that He was travelling with them. He was leading the way in a very visual way, all they needed to do is look up to see Him. I think of how often I hang my head in dispair or frustration, in disappointment, in insecurity, etc. when life gets difficult. I praise God for friends who tell me to 'look up!" When we lift our eyes to Him, He is there very evidently. If your head is hung low today, "look up!"