9 “As I looked,
“thrones were set in place,
and the Ancient of Days took his seat.
His clothing was as white as snow;
the hair of his head was white like wool.
His throne was flaming with fire,
and its wheels were all ablaze.
10 A river of fire was flowing,
coming out from before him.
Thousands upon thousands attended him;
ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him.
The court was seated,
and the books were opened.
and the Ancient of Days took his seat.
His clothing was as white as snow;
the hair of his head was white like wool.
His throne was flaming with fire,
and its wheels were all ablaze.
10 A river of fire was flowing,
coming out from before him.
Thousands upon thousands attended him;
ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him.
The court was seated,
and the books were opened.
What a marvelous description of God. First, Daniel calls him Ancient of Days. What a title of years. Most of us do not want our kids to call us ancient, yet for God, because he has been forever, it fits.
Next, He always is associated with snow and the color white. I think white is purity and yet, it seems to have a softness about it. God is also described with fire many times. Snow and fire? I think this makes his presence fierce. His throne was blazing, as was his wheels...wait, what wheels? Maybe his throne was more like a chariot. Also the river that he has coming out before him is on fire. Strange description. But, as always, it is fitting for him.
Daniel has not scared us with this description, he has given us a clear glimpse of what may be expected when we do get our turn to see God. I can not wait for that!
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