Over the heads of the four living creatures, Ezekiel 1:22 describes a doom expanse spreading over them. The ESV Bible translated the expanse as a vault. It was actually a beautiful and awesome platform that sparkled like crystal. It was on this platform that verse 26 tells us that the throne of God rested. However, Ezekiel 1:23 reveals that this platform rested on four pairs of outspread wings of the four living creatures. Remember each creature had four wings. And with the remaining pair of wings, they each used them to cover their bodies.
When
the four living creatures were in motion, their wings produced a great rustling
sound. Ezekiel said the sound, firstly, was like the roar of rushing waters. If
you have ever been to a waterfall, you would have a sample of how loud the sound could
be that it would drown out all the surrounding sounds. Interestingly, in
Revelation 1:15, the Apostle John also said that the voice of Jesus, the Son
of Man was like the roars of many waters. Secondly, Ezekiel said, it was like the
voice sound of the Almighty. Thirdly, he said it was like the sound of the marching
mighty army.
The
roar of many waters and the tumultuous sound of the marching of a mighty army in
battle symbolically denote God's powerful and authoritative voice. So loud and
clear that it would shut out all competing and non-essential voices. It is
undeniable that competing with God for our attention are so many voices from
the world. But if we pay attention, the voice of God can be heard above
them all.
Whose
voice would we rather hear? When God speaks, His voice is discernible. No
matter how compelling and loud the voice of the world may be, God’s voice will
be louder and can be discerned above them all. We must learn to listen to them
with deep devotion. We must not let the surrounding competing noises drown out
what God wants to say to us. When God speaks, He is calling for our
attention. He expects us to listen closely and attentively. Remember
what Jesus said? My sheep hears my voice.
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