By this time, you are probably aware of how much I enjoy viewing clouds. I am not exactly sure as to the WHY of it; I just do, that's all. If I were to guess- I would say it has to do with possibilities and what MIGHT BE.
The picture and quote are great as far as they go, but consider the context and its application.
Mark, Chapter 9 (WEB)
2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them. 3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. 4 Elijah and Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.
5 Peter answered Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 For he didn’t know what to say, for they were very afraid.
7 A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” (emp added GDR)
8 Suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only.
9 As they were coming down from the mountain, he commanded them that they should tell no one what things they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept this saying to themselves, questioning what the “rising from the dead” meant.
11 They asked him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
12 He said to them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and restores all things. How is it written about the Son of Man, that he should suffer many things and be despised? 13 But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him.”
5 Peter answered Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let’s make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6 For he didn’t know what to say, for they were very afraid.
7 A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” (emp added GDR)
8 Suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only.
9 As they were coming down from the mountain, he commanded them that they should tell no one what things they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 They kept this saying to themselves, questioning what the “rising from the dead” meant.
11 They asked him, saying, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”
12 He said to them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and restores all things. How is it written about the Son of Man, that he should suffer many things and be despised? 13 But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him.”
When I was 18, I thought I knew just about everything. If someone asked me a question on ANY TOPIC- I had a ready answer. Well, after almost 50 years later, I realize how much I don't know, and frankly its a bit scary how true this is. However, more often than not, I can find "an" answer or two and then make a good guess as to what is right!
When it comes to matters of a religious nature, I have learned to trust God. God, the father says listen to Jesus; I will listen to Jesus. Like the disciples coming down from the mountain I don't understand a lot and I wonder sometimes about a variety of topics, but I will listen to Jesus from his word.
The thing is: Just listening is not enough, I must internalize and apply it.
I keep trying and trying and trying. I imagine you do as well. Take heart, as long as we both keep trying, eventually WE WILL SUCCEED!!!!