My little addition to Our Daily Bread (11/6/11):
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. He laid His right hand on me, and said, "Don't be afraid! …” (Revelation 1:17 HCSB)
Bill Crowder shared in today’s ODB about the new realization of the imagery of the sound of his voice. With the truly awe inspiring impression that John captures with his words about what he saw, it is no wonder that he fell down at His feet. What struck me this morning was that though the Holman Christian Standard Bible translators placed an exclamation point on the “Do not be afraid!” the actions show this is not a “You should know better” admonition or command. He didn’t grab John by the arm, lifting him and forcing him to look him in the eye. This vision of truly awesome power and holiness placed His gentle, comforting hand on His beloved child. The wonderful truth is hard to grasp: the God of the Universe with all His power and glory is also our loving Heavenly Father and the Good Shepherd.
- Andy Jentes
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