Hints of God’s Glory 上帝荣耀的暗示

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The one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. Revelation 4:3

Today's Scripture Revelation 4:1-4, 6-11

Today's Insights In Revelation 4:1-11, John receives a vision that shows him the throne of God in heaven (v. 2). He describes “four living creatures” who worship God incessantly (vv. 6-9). Who are they? These magnificent beings appear not only here but also in 5:6-14; 6:1-8; 14:3; 15:7; and 19:4. Their description is remarkably similar to the creatures mentioned by the Old Testament prophets (Ezekiel 1:4-24; 10:15-22; Isaiah 6:1-3). In Ezekiel 10, these are called cherubim—fearsome angelic beings. We can surmise that the “living creatures” John refers to here are powerful angels. The magnificence of God’s creation can remind us of what awaits us in heaven

Today's Devotional Australian photographer Christian Spencer has spent more than twenty years taking pictures in the Itatiaia National Park in Brazil. One amazing aspect of his photography is that he’s captured the effect of sunlight passing through the open wings of the hummingbird. He found that the wings create a prism-like rainbow of colors when birds fly between the bright sun and his camera lens. Other photographers have also captured this in birds other than just the hummingbird.

Finding rainbows of colors in birds’ wings is an example of some of the hidden treasures God has placed in His creation. Such beauty and magnificence can pique our curiosity for what believers in Jesus will observe when they see Him sitting on His throne. When John saw the heavenly throne in Revelation 4, he must have been mesmerized. He describes Christ on the throne with “a rainbow that shone like an emerald” encircling it (v. 3). Words cannot describe the glory of God that was revealed to the apostle.

As we find hidden treasures in God’s creation, may we enjoy each one, knowing there’s so much more awaiting us in heaven. There, we will worship our Creator and praise Him forever: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being” (v. 11).

Reflect & Pray

What hidden treasures have you found in God’s creation? How can you use creation to point others to Christ?

Dear God, thank You for the hidden gems in Your creation that point to Your majesty.

By Brent Hackett

“那位坐在那里的，形像碧玉和红宝石。一道彩虹环绕着宝座，如同绿宝石般闪耀。”（启示录 4:3）

今日经文：启示录 4:1-4, 6-11

今日心得：在启示录 4:1-11 中，约翰看见了异象，他看见天上上帝的宝座（2 节）。他描述有“四个活物”不停地敬拜上帝（6-9 节）。他们是谁？这些尊贵的活物不仅出现在这里，也出现在 5:6-14；6:1-8；14:3；15:7 和 19:4 中。它们的描述与旧约先知提到的活物非常相似（以西结书 1:4-24；10:15-22；以赛亚书 6:1-3）。在以西结书第十章中，这些被称为基路伯，令人敬畏的天使。我们可以推测，约翰在这里提到的“活物”指的是大能的天使。上帝创造的壮观美丽，会提醒我们天堂里等待着我们去享受的一切。

今日灵修：澳大利亚摄影师克里斯蒂安·斯宾塞在巴西伊塔蒂亚亚国家公园拍摄了二十多年的照片。他摄影作品中一个令人惊叹的地方是，他捕捉到了阳光穿过蜂鸟张开的翅膀时产生的效果。他发现，当鸟儿在明亮的阳光和他的相机镜头之间飞行时，翅膀会形成一道棱镜般的彩虹。除了蜂鸟，其他摄影师也捕捉到了其他鸟类的这种景象。

在鸟类翅膀上发现彩虹般的色彩，是上帝隐藏在祂的创造物中的宝藏之一。这色彩如此美丽和壮丽，激起我们的好奇心，想知道当耶稣的信徒看到祂坐在宝座上时，他们会观察到什么。当约翰在启示录第四章中看到天上的宝座时，他一定被深深地迷住了。他描述基督坐在宝座上，“有一道彩虹环绕着，像绿宝石一样闪耀”（第3节）。言语无法形容上帝向使徒启示的荣耀。

当我们在上帝的创造物中发现隐藏的宝藏时，愿我们尽情享受每一件宝藏，因为知道在天堂还有更多的宝藏等待着我们去享受。在那里，我们将敬拜我们的造物主，永远赞美祂：“我们的主，我们的神，你配得荣耀、尊贵、权柄，因为你创造了万物，并且万物是因你的旨意而被创造出的”（第11节）。

反思与祷告你在上帝的创造物中发现了哪些隐藏的宝藏？你如何用上帝的创造引导他人归向基督？亲爱的上帝，感谢您隐藏在创造物中的宝石，这些宝石彰显出你的威严。