Post by Lee on Feb 7, 2014 2:41:09 GMT
"..we see another vivid contrast: the contrast between degradation
and servitude — the common earthenware pots (or perhaps even
the cast-off, broken potsherds of refuse) — and the free, joyful soaring
of a beautiful Spirit-dove with wings of Redemption-silver and feathers
of Faith-gold. The one speaks of weakness, lowness, mortality, death
and destruction: the other of divinely-provided Redemption (silver)
thru a tried and purified Faith (gold).
In this verse, too, we see the dove aspect of peace and redemption.
Altho we have lain, and do lay, among the pots and potsherds of the
earth, yet our potential destiny is spiritual and divine. God in love
has given us the opportunity for eternal peace and everlasting life.
Now, as spiritual Israel living in these last days, among the pots but
not of them, we must not let the glorious picture of the Dove, the Silver,
and the Gold, grow dim. If we remain faithful to our holy calling,
we shall be of the dove, class, of pure silver and gold, purified from all
dross, not earthen vessels but precious metal, vessels of honor"
David Clubb 1981 Berean p 54
and servitude — the common earthenware pots (or perhaps even
the cast-off, broken potsherds of refuse) — and the free, joyful soaring
of a beautiful Spirit-dove with wings of Redemption-silver and feathers
of Faith-gold. The one speaks of weakness, lowness, mortality, death
and destruction: the other of divinely-provided Redemption (silver)
thru a tried and purified Faith (gold).
In this verse, too, we see the dove aspect of peace and redemption.
Altho we have lain, and do lay, among the pots and potsherds of the
earth, yet our potential destiny is spiritual and divine. God in love
has given us the opportunity for eternal peace and everlasting life.
Now, as spiritual Israel living in these last days, among the pots but
not of them, we must not let the glorious picture of the Dove, the Silver,
and the Gold, grow dim. If we remain faithful to our holy calling,
we shall be of the dove, class, of pure silver and gold, purified from all
dross, not earthen vessels but precious metal, vessels of honor"
David Clubb 1981 Berean p 54