Surrounding God's throne, John saw twenty-four other thrones. Twenty four people sat on these thrones. They had white robes and golden crowns. They had two things on their hands. They had harps and gold bowls. What do you think that they had in their bowls? It was not manna. It was not fruit. It was the prayers of God's people. They listen to our prayers. They are interested in us. What do they have in their bowls from you today? Are you praying?
This ox had six wings, and eyes all over him. An ox is known for his strength. We learn that wings mean speed. The speed of the wings are to speed the truth to every nation, tongue & people. Two of wings are to kneel on to pray and two to shield his face in humble admiration. Eyes tell us there is an ability to understand and see all that happens.
The ox flag was over the tribe of Ephriam in the Hebrew camp in the wilderness. People from this tribe are watching from heaven. Perhaps when Jesus raised a group from the dead, he raised from this tribe.
The lion flag was the standard of the tribe of Judah. It was in front of the gate of the tabernacle.
The third living creature was like a man. He had six wings and eyes everywhere. You would expect him to fly very fast. His eyes tell you that he sees everything going on. The man flag in the Hebrew camp was the flag of the tribe of Reuben.
The fourth creature was a flying eagle with six wings and eyes covering him.
The eagle with the viper was on the flag standard of Dan. The tribe of Dan had trouble obeying God.
Continually these four creatures are saying that God is Holy. They say He is Holy and always will be.
Before the throne of God were also seven lamps burning brightly. This is a symbol of God the Holy Spirit. There are three in the God family. They are God the Father on His throne, Jesus the lamb who died for us, and the Holy Spirit represented by the lamps.
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