But to bigger, better, much more important things ; I've been reading Ezekial, and I have a hard time reading more than 3 verses. It's way too much for my heart to handle most of the time (it's magnificent!)
I finally got past Chapter 1 and my heart is a puddle and my brain blown. (this is what I call 'boom, holy roasted'). Ezekial 1 is basically Ezekial experiencing the GREATNESS of the Lord being pictured through 4 living creatures, 'cherubim.' This is so significant in my life because I fully believe that I have a gift much like these; to gaze upon the Lord all the days of my life, singing of His Holiness.
There was much that struck me about these creatures in this chapter, but much of it I don't even have language for; so, I want to lay out for you some of the things that struck me as relevant and exciting.
1. The Lord is a raging whirlwind of fire engulfing itself (Ezekial 1:4)
- Take a moment to actually picture this. This is truly what all consuming fire IS. This can so easily mess a person up. I picture this tornado of fire eating everything; glorious.
2. The creatures did not turn when they went, but they went straight forward (1:9)
- What a noble characteristic. They turn neither left, nor right, but march forth, straight and steady; no doubt nor straying.
3. They went where the Spirit went (1:12)
- They know who is good. They know the Spirit well enough to know where He is. I'm noticing more and more how noble these creatures are. NOBLE.
4. When they went, it was like the noise of many waters; like the voice of the Almighty
- When they are present and when they move, it is evident that the Lord is there and the Lord is apart of them. WOAH. Imagine moving and being and having that kind of presence noticed.
These are just a few things I've come to a realization about; there's so much more, but I really hate trying to put language to a lot of the revelations I get.
I would like to point something else out that I find absolutely fascinating. The creatures are described as having heads like a Lion, Ox, Man and Eagle. These are all representations of the Lord in some way. After all, they stare at Him 24/7 without ceasing, they're bound to look like Him; it's the same as us, the more we gaze, the more we are molded into His character. Anyway;
- The Lion; represents the Lord's righteousness
- The Ox; represents the Lord's good works (servanthood)
- The Man; represents His humanity (God became a man)
- The Eagle; represents God's divinity (He is GOD)
The more I learn about these creatures the more I'm fascinated by them. They reveal so much about who the Lord is; His desire is to have ones who will gaze upon Him and know Him. That's why they were created. It's why WE were created. I'm not saying that these creatures are to be looked upon more than the Lord, but by understanding who they are and why they were made and WHAT they are, I'm understanding more about why I'VE been created, and who God is.
Amen and Amen.
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