What can we learn about God's glory from Ezekiel 10:5? Setting the Scene • Ezekiel is watching the cherubim bear God’s throne-chariot inside the Temple. • Judgment on Jerusalem is approaching, and the prophet sees the LORD’s glory preparing to depart. • Into that tense moment falls Ezekiel 10:5: “The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.” What the Verse Shows • Thunderous Presence – The cherubim wings roar “like the voice of God Almighty.” This is no gentle rustling; it is an overpowering sound (cf. Psalm 29:3-9). • Far-Reaching Glory – The sound carries “as far as the outer court,” penetrating every corner of the Temple complex. No one in God’s house can ignore His arrival or His departure. • Majestic Authority – By likening the noise to God’s own voice, Scripture underlines that the glory seated above those wings possesses absolute authority (Exodus 19:16-19). • Imminent Communication – The simile “when He speaks” hints that God is not silent; His glory announces judgment and mercy alike (Isaiah 55:11). • Mobile Holiness – The cherubim form a living throne (Ezekiel 1:4-28). God’s glory is not locked to stone walls; it moves where He chooses, affirming His sovereignty over every place. Key Insights on God’s Glory • Awe-Inspiring Power – God’s glory stirs the senses. The pounding wings shake the Temple much as Sinai quaked (Hebrews 12:18-21). • Universal Reach – From the inner sanctum to the outer court, everyone hears. God’s glory engages all people—priests, worshipers, bystanders (Psalm 97:4-6). • Unmistakable Voice – When the LORD speaks, the sound is distinct, commanding, impossible to confuse with any earthly noise (Revelation 1:15). • Perfect Holiness on the Move – The same glory that once filled Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 8:10-11) now rises to depart because of sin (Ezekiel 10:18-19). Holiness cannot cozy up to unrepentant rebellion. • Certain Judgment, Certain Hope – The departing glory signals coming judgment, yet it also assures the exiles that God will be with them in Babylon and will return to a purified people (Ezekiel 11:22-23; 43:1-5). Echoes Throughout Scripture • Mount Sinai: Thunder, trumpet, and smoke herald God’s descent (Exodus 19:16-19). • Psalm 29: The LORD’s voice “breaks the cedars” and “shakes the wilderness.” • Isaiah 6: Seraphim cry “Holy, holy, holy,” and the thresholds tremble. • Revelation 19:6: “The voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters.” Each echo reinforces that God’s glory is sensory, overwhelming, and inseparable from His holiness. Living This Truth Today • Revere His Presence – Casual worship shrivels before a God whose glory thunders. Approach Him with glad fear and deep gratitude (Hebrews 12:28-29). • Listen for His Voice – Scripture carries the same commanding authority today. Give it full attention, immediate obedience (John 10:27). • Marvel at His Nearness – The glory that once shook the Temple now indwells believers through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Live accordingly. • Anticipate His Return – One day the King will come with a shout, and every ear will hear (1 Thessalonians 4:16). Honor Him now in expectation of that glorious day. |
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