S) "18 Then the glory of the Lord departed from the threshold of the temple and stood over the cherubim."
Ezekiel 10:18 (NASB)
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read Ezekiel 10
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read Ezekiel 10
O) This chapter has some popularity, because of the mystery of the descriptions of the cherubim. There are wheels within wheels, which whirl and move in unique fashion. The cherubim themselves are striking in their descriptions. There are lots and lots of opinions and speculations about symbolism and what the imagery could mean. But, when the chapter is winding down, and we get to the verse above, we see one thing rise above it all. The glory of the LORD. Maybe there are insights in the esoteric descriptions. Maybe there are secret warnings about end times, or definitions of the roles of different types of angels. But, through all of those awesome descriptions, perhaps the most important thing to glean is nothing more complicated than to realize the glory of the LORD is astounding.
A) There are miraculous things that still happen in the world around me. I have seen amazing answers to prayer, undeniable intervention from God. I have been dumbfounded by some of my encounters with God in worship and prayer. But, through all of my experiences, if they do not glorify God, then they are worthless. At the core of my life, the motivation for everything I do should revolve around glorifying Jesus Christ. If it is not done for His glory, then it is not rightly done. I could have visions that defy comprehension and hear things that blow my mind, but if God's glory is not highlighted through it, then I don't think I want it. Otherwise, I'll be idolizing experiences. I'll be chasing feelings, searching for miracles for my own sake. That's the alternative, and I reject it out of hand.
P) Father, I don't want to be distracted by the things about You, while missing You along the way. I don't want to see awesome things, or experience amazing miracles, if I am not also glorifying You. If things are not for Your glory, then I don't want them, Lord. You are amazing. You are awesome. You are holy and overwhelming and good. Help me to seek You, and You alone, not the supernatural things about You. Open my eyes and ears, to see and hear what You would have for me, but according to Your will alone. Be glorified above all else, Lord. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
P) Father, I don't want to be distracted by the things about You, while missing You along the way. I don't want to see awesome things, or experience amazing miracles, if I am not also glorifying You. If things are not for Your glory, then I don't want them, Lord. You are amazing. You are awesome. You are holy and overwhelming and good. Help me to seek You, and You alone, not the supernatural things about You. Open my eyes and ears, to see and hear what You would have for me, but according to Your will alone. Be glorified above all else, Lord. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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