Angels

O. T. #1571  "Angels"
Nov. 22, 2019
Isaiah 6-Part 2
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.  (Isaiah 6:2)

LET IT GLOW

As previously stated, Isaiah went into the Temple to pray due to his burden for Judah. (King Uzziah had died.) While there, he had a vision. Jesus was sitting upon the throne, high and lifted up and rightfully adorned with His royal robe, which filled the temple.

What else did Isaiah see in his vision? He saw angels (seraphims) with wings standing above the throne.
Seraphims are defined as burning ones; copper.

How many wings did these creatures ministering to God have? Six each were the number of wings each one had.
Why so many wings?

 The MacArthur Study Bible explains:

• Two wings covered their face because they dared not gaze directly at God's glory.
• Two covered their feet, acknowledging their lowliness, even though engaged in divine service.
• With two, they flew in swerving the One on the throne.
• Thus, four wings related to worship, emphasizing the priority of praise.

These six-winged creatures constantly fly in the presence of God declaring His threefold holiness. The fact that they are burning indicates that they are literally continually burning up in the presence of the glory of God. (Falwell)

These seraphims who minister to Jesus on His throne have a holy love, great humility, and reverence. If they approach the throne of God is such a way, shouldn't we also?

LET IT GROW

What else did these seraphims do?
They honored the One who sat upon the throne with songs of praise, fervently and with zeal. They cried aloud to one another, singing alternately, but in concert and harmony, according to Matthew Henry.

And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of Hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory.  (verse 3)

With joy the angles sang praises to the Lord God Almighty. His holiness is recognized thrice, representative of the Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
God is above all creation in His holiness. It indicates God is separate from His fallen creatures.

The earth is the worldwide display case for His immeasurable glory, perfections, and attributes as seen in creation. (Romans 1:20. (MacArthur)

Will we glorify our God and Savior?

LET IT GO

Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty.