he sits enthroned between the cherubim,
let the earth shake." - Psalm 99:1
When we read about the cherubim in Psalm 99 what kind of 'being' comes to your mind? Angelic? Baby-faced? Peaceful?
If any of these comes to your mind, then I would have to agree with you. However, we would all be very wrong! According to biblical scholar Robert Alter, cherubim "are not the dimpled darlings of Christian iconography but fierce mythological beasts - with the body of a lion, large wings and a human face..."
So, as we picture the Lord sitting between these incredible beings, now we know why the earth will shake and tremble.
Question: What part of God's personality leaves you feeling a little bit of 'holy fear'?
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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