Wednesday, August 20, 2003 (57)WHEN BEAUTY IS NOT OF VALUE. Standing immediately before the throne of the Lord is a most handsome creature. He is a part of the creation of the Lord. It is well that we always remember that this being is one whom the Lord created. He does not possess the capabilities of the Lord. He is definitely not omnipresent. He was not brought forth to be what he is now, a fallen creature. He is the very epitome of all that is evil, unrighteous and wicked. Among other names, he is called the accuser of our brethren. He is standing 24/7 before the throne of the Lord with the latest accusation and report of the faults and failures of the brethren. Rev. 12:10 Since he is so occupied night and day, he could hardly be the one who personally opposes and attacks us in this life.
HE IS PORTRAYED BY THE KING OF TYRUS. Tyrus, means a rock or a flint, a knife. It comes from a root word meaning, adversary or assault. How typical of the powers of darkness to copy and imitate the things of the Lord. The LORD is the true rock. Ps. 18:2 This person, of whom Tyrus is a type was the extreme example, the full sum, the ultimate, the apex of the perfection of the handy work of the Lord. The complete measure of all that is beautiful was upon him. Perfect in both beauty and wisdom. He is still using his corrupted beauty and wisdom to fool and deceive mankind. Eze. 28:12 He was as close to the Godhead as any created being was situated. He was a visitor to the garden of the Lord, Eden as well as being in the glorious, eternal presence of the Lord. How unfortunate that he was able to present an act of disobedience to Adam and Eve, causing sin to be commonplace for all men. Every stone of value was a covering for him. Stones of value and great price. Their great variety of colors would but add to the beauty of this creature. In this instance there are nine stones which are mentioned. Nine is a number associated with the Holy Spirit. Nine gifts, nine fruit and nine virtues. His position was of great importance. They were set in gold, an emblem of the righteousness and eternity of the Lord. Music was a part of the ability which the Lord had incorporated in him in the day of his creation. This, he has greatly corrupted and is destined to be destroyed and silenced. Eze. 26:13
HE WAS PERFECT IN THE DAY OF HIS CREATION. And continued to be the perfect example of perfection until iniquity was discovered in him. It is very apparent that he was a being with a free will and not created as a puppet or a clone. Eze. 28:30 His judgment is certain and set. In the very place of his creation he will be judged and destroyed. Jesus witnessed the loss of his position of holiness before the throne. Lk. 10:18The woman of Revelation twelve and the child born to her are responsible for the ultimate casting down of the devil. They, both are important key factors in the plan of the Lord which will in the end, result in the New Heavens and the New Earth. Rev. 12:12