We are so used to movies that move our emotions all over the place, games that get our adrenaline going, lusts we give ourselves over to that get our pulses flying, shopping sprees that give us a contented rush............. It's time to slow down and give God some priority time. Is it any wonder when God shows up and surrounds us with peace and love, we wonder if we have had an encounter at all? As we make the exchange, and our passions start to line up with God's, then we tire of the demands of the flesh and yearn for that sweet presence; only then will we abandon ourselves in repentance and awe. I saw our church move to this new place spiritually last night. I pray we embrace the words God gave us, believe them and implement them in our lives.
Now to this wonder God has created in Ezekiel
I think the most intimidating aspect about this creature is that it is surrounded with fire. Remember the Scripture that says your works will be tested by fire? When the Glory comes you will see people come undone, because they see their works in the light of God's Glory. Are we ready? I think not, but what happened last night and all week for some of us was preparation for such an encounter of His Glory. Victor sang a song that said, "I am not afraid". Do not be afraid, He promises that whoever comes to Him will in no way be disappointed. The Glory of God will supersede any and all works of the flesh and they will pale miserably in comparison.
The wings supply protection to their bodies, protection for the beings on either side of them, worship as they are lifted to God. I like how they only move when the Spirit would speak. If the church would emulate these creatures the devil wouldn't be able to take out any Christians. The Spirit was in the wheels and only listened for His command. There were eyes all over it and it's movement was great. If we were that submitted to the Spirit I think we would be pretty unstoppable. There was an expanse over their heads that sparkled like ice. When they moved it sounded like a roar of rushing waters, like the voice of the almighty, like an army. When they move they are ready to do the Spirit's requests with authority (man), with precision (eagle),with strength (ox), and with mighty intimidating power (lion). God is above the expanse and when He speaks they take a humble stance in honor of him. A throne of Sapphire and the figure he saw looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, and bright light surrounded Him. The radiance was like a rainbow around him! I'm there, how about you?
In Revelation 6:6 there is a creature that some think is the same creature found in Ezekiel, but I don't think so. Also in Revelation 1:13-16 there is a beautiful description of Jesus, very similar to the one in Ezekiel. Maybe tomorrow............
Insightful and powerful. If the church moved at the direction of his voice we would simply be unstoppable.
ReplyDeleteWe contend to receive and grow in the knowledge of God and His manifest presence. May God seal up those things we received during in the fast and worship on Sunday night.
Glory to God.