"And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle."
The rainbow and mention of animals in this chapter cause me to reflect.
The Bible Dictionary says this about the rainbow.
"An outward token of God’s covenant with Noah (Gen. 9:13; see also Ezek. 1:28; Rev. 4:3; 10:1). The rainbow no doubt existed before the Flood, but with Noah the rainbow took on a new significance as the token of the covenant. JST Gen. 9:17–25 enlarges the terms of the covenant to include not only that the earth will never again be covered with a flood of water, but also that the Zion of Enoch will return and the Lord will come again to dwell on the earth."
The rainbow signifies the covenant God made with man and the animals, that the earth would never be covered with a flood. In preparation for the tribulations that will be spoken of in Revelations I feel the Lord is reminding us of his promises. Remember your covenants, remember the promises, worship God and he will stand with us through all that is to come. This is extended to both man and beast.
Day 1744
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