020109-N-0000X-002 - The U.S. Navys premiere Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, are stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and fly the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter. Scheduled in over 36 locations with hundreds of shows per. annual season, the proud tradition of courage and excellence has lasted since they were established in 1946. U.S. Navy Photo (Released)
050917-N-2197S-004 Virginia Beach, Va. (Sept. 17, 2005) - A member of the British Army Parachute Demonstration Team, Red Devils slowly descends to the ground with the American flag, while the National Anthem was being sung as part of the 2005 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The air show showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Steven P. Smith (RELEASED)
050416-N-0295M-104 Wilmington, N.C. (Apr. 16, 2005) A member of the Red Baron Pizza Squadron parachutes down to show center carrying a huge American Flag at the start of the 2005 Coastal Carolina Air Show in Wilmington, N.C. This year's air show showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)
July 2, 2006
READ: Exodus 13:17-22; 14:19-20
The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way. Exodus 13:21
The Lord led the children of Israel by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21). Commentator Arthur Pink draws a significant parallel between this cloud in the wilderness and the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.
Pink points out that just as the cloud was a gracious gift to the Israelites, so the Holy Spirit is a gift to the trusting child of God.
Jesus said, I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper (John 14:16). The pillar of cloud was provided to guide the children of Israel. So too, the Holy Spirit leads the Christian. Jesus said, When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth (16:13).
Even as the cloud remained with Israel in the wilderness, so Jesus promised that the Father would send the Spirit, who would abide with believers forever (14:16). Think of it! God Himself dwells within our hearts. We who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are temples of His Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).
When we are led by the Spirit, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, and self-control (Galatians 5:16,22-23). We will be effective witnesses for Christ as we travel through the wilderness of this world.
Awesome pics, as always!
& as always, thanks for posting them!
Great pic, Excuse.