Psalm 104:4

Psalm 104:4

He makes winds His messengers

At the end of Psalm 103 we looked briefly at some of the heavenly creatures and their various roles. We’ve also noted that cherubim are associated with divine transport and that these creatures have wings and can fly! Many commentators believe that the winds mentioned here in today’s verse are the squalls that come with thunderstorms and the fire refers to bolts of lightning. In other words, these powerful displays in the heavens are evidence of God’s power and glory. Interestingly Hebrews 1:7 tells us, “In speaking of angels He says, “He makes His angels spirits, and His servants flames of fire.”” 

I love to reflect on what happened on the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came to that house in Jerusalem. “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what appeared to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.” Acts 2:2-3. It seems to me that when the Holy Spirit was poured out from heaven upon those unsuspecting disciples there were other celestial visitors that accompanied His outpouring. Angels were present that day, presumably to supervise and to clear the way for the Spirit to fall. These creatures took on a spiritual form and their presence filled the house with the sound of a violent wind and with tongues of fire. Now, that is a new concept for us to consider, that the revelation of a divine visitation is accompanied by heavenly beings, be it the clouds and winds that bear Him up or the wind and fire that opens a corridor for His Spirit to fall. In other words when God comes to earth, He does not come alone, His angels accompany Him. No wonder the sky was full of them the night that Christ was born. Something to think about?

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