Notes of Faith October 4, 2025

Glimpses of Heaven: Ezekiel

And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it.

Ezekiel 1:26

Some biblical heroes had momentary glimpses into heaven. Ezekiel saw God’s glorious throne, but he struggled to describe it. A whirlwind split the skies and revealed God’s throne surrounded by creatures who were later identified as cherubim (Ezekiel 10:1). Lightning ripped through the sky, and above it all was the throne of God as blue as lapis lazuli.

Seated on it was a form that resembled a man, glowing with fire and radiating blinding light. The appearance of a rainbow covered the entire scene. Ezekiel said, “This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking” (Ezekiel 1:28, NIV).

Oh, to contemplate the eternal throne of our Savior. An old hymn says, “God is still on the throne, and He will remember His own.” Whatever you’re facing today, get a glimpse of this truth—God is still on His throne.

With our God before us in all His glory, sitting on the throne of grace, will our hearts dare to say we mistrust Him?

Charles Spurgeon

Peter, James and John, received a glimpse of the glory of God when Jesus pulled back the veil of His humanity, allowing these three to see His true glory. Oh, that we might comprehend and experience the blessing of being in the presence of God, for indeed we are…all the time. May we be more aware of His glory and live to please our Creator, Lord, and Savior!

Pastor Dale