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In the midst of all that was taking place in his life, Ezekiel heard a tremendous sound like the rushing of a might wind. This was not only a sound which originated from behind him but it surrounded him and was also the sound of the movement of the living creatures. Eze. 3:12-13. It is comparable to the visitation of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:2 A wind strong enough to deserve this kind of description would be equal to the sound of the wind during a hurricane. Where the hurricane is destructive, the activity of the Spirit creating this sound is greatly beneficial, as is all that the Lord does.
Out of the sound which he heard came a mighty voice articulating the desire and will of the Lord. The Lord will speak to His people in many ways. In this instant it is with a mighty voice. The same is true with John on Patmos, He heard a mighty voice behind him with the volume of a trumpet. Mind you, it was not a trumpet sound, but a voice sounding clearly and with a tremendous blast. It was the voice of the Lord speaking directly to the church of that day and today as well. Rev. 1:10 In the book of Revelation His voice is compared to the sound of great waters. Rev. 1:15 That could be anything from the quite murmur of a stream, to the roar of the ocean as it dashes against the shore when driven by wind and tide. Regardless of how the voice of the Lord may be heard, the most important thing is a response of obedience to the Words spoken.
The statement uttered by the voice gives content, even personality to the glory of the Lord. What is more desirable than to see or experience the glory of the Lord? The children of Israel were greatly blessed of the Lord by His visible presence among them. It appeared before them from mount Sinai (Ex. 24:16) to the dedication of Solomonís temple. (1 Kings 8:11). The day of Pentecost was a day of the revelation of the visible glory of the Lord as that glory appeared in the form of the cloven tongues of fire, which descended upon each and every individual who had gathered to receive the promise of the Lord Jesus. The reality of one having been visited by the glory of the Lord is borne out in the anointing of the Spirit which will be manifest in their spiritual life. The last day church of His glory will be a thing of beauty to behold. He will thoroughly glorify them with His glory. Eph. 5:27 That is why the woman of Revelation twelve could not be anyone other than the Bride of His glory. She is depicted as being clothed with every light bearing body visible to mankind. Rev. 12:1 There is no greater splendor seen by the natural eyes of humans than these glorious, brilliantly shining lights given to enlighten the world, except His eternal glory.