" 5 After this I looked and in heaven the temple, that is, the tabernacle of the Testimony, was opened.
The temple or tabernacle of Testimony is mentioned several times in the book of Numbers the Old Testament. So, it would not be the temple in Jerusalem but the ancient tabernacle.
6 Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests.
The angels are coming out of the tabernacle. These are to deal out the Wrath of God. Theses plagues are the final judgment on the remaining Earth.
The angels are in clean shining linen with golden sashes around the chest.
These are priestly dressings, the breast sash is of a High Priest. Not only is it Priestly dress but it is royal as well.
7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.
We first saw these living creatures in Rev 4:7. Recall they symbolize strength, bravery, wisdom and swiftness in nature. Considering the wrath will bring disaster to nature itself, isn't it fitting that a representative from nature would hand the bowl to a representative of God to have his purposes completed.
8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.
Haven't we seen God as "smoke" before? Yes, Isaiah 6:4, in addition, look at Exodus 40:34&5 and 1Kings 8:10&11. When the smoke form the glory of God and from his power was in these verses, no one could enter there as well.
? could the actual purpose of the Almighty God be invisible or fogged out for men not to see? Or is the holiness and the glory just to much for us and our minds to comprehend?
Notice something else mentioned, that NO ONE can enter until the plagues are complete....so then we get to go in? YEAH....why? We really won't know that until we are at that point. Maybe no one in prior to that point so that nothing is interfered with?...can't say. What I do know is that time is running out. Notice all the meanness and hatred in this world at present day. We also see the prophecies being fulfilled right before our eyes. The Glorious Day of His Return is getting closer and closer. Praise God and if there is anyone you are not sure of , I urge you to be bold and step out in love, try to talk to them or get them to someone who can help! Remember, your spirit is forever....where do you want to be when this is occurring?
Blessings on all!
Calabash
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