Prayer – Lord, please give us wisdom to understand the symbolism in the Book of Revelation. Thank You.
Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on
them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads. From
the throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder. And in front of
the throne were seven torches with burning flames. This is the sevenfold Spirit
of God. In front of the throne was a shiny sea of glass, sparkling like
crystal. In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each
covered with eyes, front and back. The first of these living beings was like a
lion; the second was like an ox; the third had a human face; and the fourth was
like an eagle in flight. Each of these living beings had six wings, and their
wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night
after night they keep on saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the
Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come." Revelation
4:4-8
Angels in the clouds.
Meditate. Read God’s word and don’t be scared of the symbolism.
Clothed in white—indicating priesthood. Only royalty wear crowns
so hose golden crowns showing us that these twenty-four elders are kings. Kings
and priests. Are there really twenty-four or is that just a representative number?
That is a matter of interpretation, so you will have to search that out and
decide for yourself.
There are several more times that the twenty-four elders are
mentioned in Revelation—and they will take off their crowns and cast them at
the feet of our Lord and Savior as they fall down and worship Him. Actually,
there are a few times that the elders are specifically recorded as worshipping
our Lord. Glory be to God!
The mystery and symbolism begin again with these four beings. In
the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with
eyes, front and back. The first of these living beings was like a lion; the
second was like an ox; the third had a human face; and the fourth was like an
eagle in flight. Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings
were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. I am not afraid of these
beings—but am in awe of them. Are they angels with six wings? Six winged creatures
are also mentioned in Isaiah.
It was in
the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty
throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Attending him were mighty
seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with
two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. They were calling out to
each other, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Heaven's Armies! The whole
earth is filled with his glory!" Isaiah 6:1-3
Seraphim. God’s holy angels. They called out in Isaiah’s vision
and here in John’s vision, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” When I consider this
scene—that is the same phrase that goes through my mind. God is Holy and worthy
of praise—by angels and us. It is a majestic scene—just in its description here
in Revelation. Can you imagine how we will feel literally falling before God’s
throne in Heaven?
Verse of Salvation ~ Cry out, "Save us, O God of our
salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your
holy name and rejoice and praise you." 1 Chronicles 16:35
Knowing the Lord is what life is all about.
Knowing Him is Life.
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