Star Trek and William Shatner started is all. They opened the door for all the recent SciFi movies, shows, and merchandising. Star Wars really boosted the trend. Now "beaming" or dismantling particle and reassembling them in a distant place seems to be the norm in all of today's SciFi genres. The bizarre creatures that first were seen in Star Trek episodes have evolved through subsequent series, sequels, and imaginative take offs.
ET, Yoda, Clingons, Asgard and others dominate the big and small screens. Various creatures of unique design always cause alarm when first encountered. Even before the latest trend in movie characters, men from outer space we're almost always depicted in shiny attire. I'd say silver suits but back then most everything was done in black and white, so shiny equaled silver.
The image painted of God's personage in the opening lines of Ezekiel's testimony is startling and amazing at the same time. Trying to place myself into that scene, I'm not sure whether I'd been drawn in closer in curiosity or want to look away or maybe even run away. Since no one has ever seen God, Ezekiel's vision no doubt caused him to be awestruck.
But how do you describe God? If you painted a picture of God and the angels around the throne of God, how would you capture his awesome majesty and glory? How would you recount his appearance? To what or whom would you compare God? His nature and His throne would be nothing like anyone had ever experienced. Yet, Ezekiel takes a stab as he recounts his vision. Even in a day in which we're used to strange and different characters, no one could really describe the true brilliance and glory of God.
God, if I could see you as you are, I doubt that I could ever describe you. And since you are spirit and infinite, there is no way to simplify your nature and physical state. Forgive me for trying to put you in my image box. Your grandeur is beyond my comprehension.
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