Holy, holy, holy

Bible Reading: Revelation 4

Revelation 4:7-8 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

The Lord God Almighty is worthy of all praise, honor and glory. He has created creatures that live solely to surround his throne with praise. These beasts are similar to the cherubim that Ezekiel saw. If they are the same or similar, I do not know.

It is interesting to think of their significance. Apparently, they all had similar bodies but their faces were different. My thoughts are that ancient Assyrian, Egyptian and other mythologies were corruptions and attempted copies of these creatures because they all depict in idolatry half-man, half-animal 'gods'. It is sad because they missed the true worship of God and worshipped that which he created instead of worshipping him!

These creatures worship him day and night. I think they depict for us the characteristics of true service to God. The lion reminds us of strength and boldness. He is the king of the beasts. The calf or ox reminds us of the strength of steadiness and toiling work. The man reminds us of the strength of intelligence and thinking work. The eagle reminds us of the strength of swiftness and endurance work.

This is the way we should worship God.

Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

1 Corinthians 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Isaiah 40:29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

This is how we should worship the Lord. With boldness, strength, intelligence and endurance.

1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

This is God's purpose for our lives. This is why he created us.

Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

In Christ,
Rody