Reflections On The Scripture: Even in our darkest times, we must remember that the Lord is present. Like the passage from 2 Samuel states, God surrounds himself with darkness and thick clouds, signifying difficult times and challenges. But even in the midst of these, He is near. Even though we may not see him immediately, like one cannot see through the thick clouds, God is still ever-present, guiding us and providing us strength. His embrace is our shelter, our pavilion amidst the trials. Thus, we must continue trusting in Him, for 'through' is not always 'out,' but 'in' could be the way to illumination and growth.