Ezekiel 1:28b “This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.” Bread Box 8/20/10
Ezekiel said, “And when I saw it, I fell upon my face …” (Eze.1:28c). From the very first chapter of Ezekiel, he saw the ‘Glory of God’ in details. It would have been very difficult to describe the “Glory of God.” God has given Ezekiel a vision of His Glory in details, knowing that one day it would go into the Bible and today we are reading them. Awesome!
There are some things I would like to share: Four living creatures are later identified as cherubims (10:20). Cherubims are angelic beings who manifest the holiness and glory of God to humans. In Ezekiel’s vision, the cherubim were manifesting God’s glory and holiness to the exiles (captivity of Israel at Babylon). Ezekiel sees a supernatural throne-chariot in constant motion. God is pictured on an ever-moving mobile throne that goes wherever the Spirit commands. This symbolizes both God’s sovereign over all things and He is present with the exiles by the Chebar River where Ezekiel saw the visions of God.
As Cherubim never leave the glory of God ... likewise we, God's children are to stay in His Presence day by day.
So trust God today!
Song: Holy is the Lord.
Holy is the Lord and mighty is His name,
King of heav'n, yet down to earth He came.
Angels sing His praise,
all earth shall do the same.
Holy is the Lord and might is His name.
(Inspiring Choruses)
