“And above the expanse over their heads there was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like sapphire, and seated above the likeness of a throne was a likeness with a human appearance. And upward from what had the appearance of his waist I saw as it were gleaming metal, like the appearance of fire enclosed all around. And downward from what had the appearance of his waist I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and there was brightness around him. Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud on the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of one speaking.” Ezekiel 1:26-28
My knowledge of God is merely an introductory paragraph to depths beyond the Library of Congress’ content.
My experience of God is a single grain of salt in comparison to the seasoning of a gourmet meal.
My faith is a mole hill in the presence of Mount Everest.
I am astounded by the reality of Ezekiel’s theophany, as God appeared to him in a visionary form. I am reminded that our eyes behold a world but there lies a reality beyond this veil. God reigns to an extent that is beyond my knowledge, experience, and faith.
At this moment, His glory is radiating forth.
At this moment, His Spirit goes where He wills.
At this moment, the sound of the Almighty is thundering.
At this moment, His presence has the appearance of fire enclosed all around.
Yet,
At this moment, He knows my name.
At this moment, He knows the hairs on my head.
At this moment, He cares for me.
At this moment, He calls me friend.
At this moment, I am His child.
At this moment, He loves me.
I am a man of such little faith. I have eyes but I do not see. I have ears but I do not hear. Muted is my existence in the presence of the divine. My Lord is all around me but I walk mostly ignorant of His reality.
How can I worry about tomorrow, when I am His?
How can I live prayerlessly, when I am awash in His love?
How can I doubt, when He is directing my steps?
My God reigns and I am His.
My hope is in the reality of the Almighty.
My faith is in what I cannot see but I know to be.
Lord, help me in my unbelief.
PRAYER: Lord, you are great and greatly to be praised. You are higher than I can understand. You are deeper than I can comprehend. Thank you for showing me grace and mercy. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for showing me your steadfast love when I have been unloving. Thank you for being faithful when I have been faithless. Thank you for keeping me when I wander. Help me Lord to live in your reality. Help to live beyond my eyes and ears. Help me to live by faith. I pray this in the precious name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
A DEVOTED LIFE 