Ezekiel: God who travels Chapter 1

 

Not of This World

Ezekiel was not originally intended to be part of this “When God” series. My next focus was meant to be Abraham. However, I’ve felt a persistent inner prompting to include this profoundly unique prophet—one through whom God appeared in the firmament and hovered over the earth while the Israelites faced their second exile from Jerusalem.

It’s truly fascinating to consider that the God of heaven and earth may have momentarily stepped away from His heavenly throne to descend and interact with humanity. In this vision, He is not merely represented symbolically, but is seen seated upon His throne, traveling across the skies.

Modern New Age beliefs and UFO movements often misinterpret these biblical accounts, suggesting that what Ezekiel witnessed might have been “Ancient Aliens” rather than God Himself. This is a grave distortion of Scripture.

Thankfully, we are not left in mystery. The Bible clearly reveals the nature and appearance of God through the accounts of Moses, Enoch, and Ezekiel. These narratives offer some of the clearest and most direct insights into God's form and presence.

Despite His unmatched glory and power, when God hovered over the earth, the world did not collapse under the weight of His presence. Why? Because His mercy and grace abound. This moment connects closely with earlier divine encounters—such as those in the book of Exodus.

In Exodus 33:20, God warns Moses:
"You cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."

This statement reveals a literal truth: seeing God's face in its full glory results in death. That’s why Moses had to hide in the cleft of a rock when God's presence passed by. Still, even without seeing God's face directly, Moses was transformed. When he descended from Mount Sinai, his face radiated with light. He didn’t even realize it—but the people of Israel saw it clearly.

Interestingly, Exodus 33:11 also tells us:
“The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.”
This seems contradictory at first, but it highlights the mysterious and layered nature of God's presence—intimate, yet still too holy for mankind to behold fully.

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