This is a wonderful reminder from Grace Gems...
Each one had six wings!
(J.R. Miller, "Devotional Hours with the Bible")
"In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and
exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of His robe filled the
temple. Above Him were seraphim, each one had six wings:
With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their
feet, and with two they were flying." Isaiah 6:1-2
There is something unusual and very impressive in the description
of
the seraphim in this vision. "Each
one
had six wings!" Wings are for flight--it is
the
mission of angelic beings to fly on God's errands. The six wings
would
seem to signify special readiness to do God's will. But they
suggest
here, more than their normal use--to fly.
The modern Christian would probably use them
all for flying--and
would
be intensely active. We live in an age when everything
inspires to activity. We are apt to run, perhaps too greatly, with
our
'wings'.
But we should notice that two of the seraphim's wings were used in
covering his face when before God--teaching reverence. Two
of
them also were used in covering his feet--humility. The
other
two were used in flying--activity. Reverence and
humility--are
quite as important qualities in God's service, as activity!
2 comments:
That's just beautiful and something I need to muse on for awhile..
don't wanna read too much into it but it kinda makes me think about how patience and humility are qualities God looks for more in using his Children than our own strength. amazing that God gave them 6 wings and none for flight
once again thanks lyn..
Hope and pray all is well today
Linda
It's a shame there are few Godly men today who can give us such treasures as this, which is why I enjoy Spurgeon, Ryle, Watson, etc.
As for qualities God looks for, you nailed it. Humility and reverence for Him must be at the 'top of the list', along with love. One thing I have learned, never lean on my own strength for anything. I am helpless, powerless, and a defeated foe if I look to 'self' for any kind of solution to whatever I face.
Thank you sister, all is well; may He richly bless you this day
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