Gluten Free & God Seeking: Looking at the Spiritual Meanings in Ezekiel's Visions

The fact that there's a throne in heaven is huge. When there's been chaos on every front in my life, this truth has held onto me. And that throne is not empty! The Lord is on that throne! In fact hundreds of years before the Lord was exalted to the throne of God, Ezekiel saw him there! And it is very meaningful that the one on the throne in Ezekiel 1:26 is not portrayed as the Almighty God but as a man.

...Upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man upon it. Ezekiel 1:26

And from the midst of it, there came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had the likeness of a man. Ezekiel 1:5

In chapter 12 of the Life-Study of Ezekiel I saw some things I wouldn't have gotten on my own. Witness Lee opens up this chapter by saying this vision actually shows God's intention with man. If you look at the four living creatures, their appearance as the above verse notes is also like that of a man. What's this all about? Here's some incredible excerpts on page 125 that helped me get what this means:

"The One on the throne and the four living creatures both have the appearance of a man, indicating that the four living creatures on earth are the expression of the One on the throne....God's grace works upon a group of people to such an extent that their condition now is the very condition of heaven....The place of the throne is the place where heaven and earth are connected. Because with the living creatures on earth there is a throne above a clear sky, God is not only the God of heaven but also the God of the earth. Through these living creatures, who have the throne over their heads, heaven and earth are joined" (Lee, Witness. Life-Study of Ezekiel. Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1998, Print).

After reading this I felt like wow, man has such a special place in God's plan. Through my reading through the Life-Studies of the Bible, I've learned that Satan is always trying to push God out of the earth. But through His people, God is always seeking to regain the earth so He can bring in His kingdom. There's a lot more in this chapter, and I truly hope you'll click on the above link and read it for yourself!!

Other posts on the Major Prophets

Life-Study of Isaiah:

You can listen to excerpts of Witness Lee's speaking the Life-Study of Isaiah on Life Study of the Bible with Witness Lee. You can also read the online Life-Studies of Isaiah and check out other resources available to enhance your study of the Bible on Living Stream Ministry's website.

How Can the Son in Isaiah 7:14 & 9:6 Be the Mighty God?
Seeing Christ as the Great Light in Isaiah 9:2
Why is Christ Called the Cornerstone in Isaiah 28:26?
Taking a Closer Look at Isaiah 53 - Christ's Crucifixion Foretold - Part 1

Taking a Closer Look at Isaiah 53 - Christ's Resurrection &Ascension Foretold - Part 2 of 2

Life-Study of Jeremiah & Lamentations: