Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“Like the bow in a cloud on a rainy day, such was the appearance of the splendor all round. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of someone speaking.”
NL Daily Devotion for Friday, November 15, 2024
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
Whoa, duuuude… Ezekiel’s vision is extremely trippy. And honestly, I have no idea what it is supposed to convey except that God is mind-blowingly awesome. What’s with the four-faced, six-winged seraphs? I’m not seeing the splendor, to be honest. More like total freaky monster vibes. Not my vision of beauty and power. But then again, I’m living in the 21st century in a completely different culture. What does seem to be universal is the rainbow—much beauty and splendor in one of those. How often, when we see one, do we remember God’s promise to Noah, and the fact that the rainbow is a sign of God’s presence? Probably not often, or maybe I’m just speaking for myself.
What does God’s beauty, splendor, and power look like to me?
