Page 344 - Foundations

lest they transmit holiness to those who are unholy. I believe this to be the meaning of the prophecy
above.

I perceive in this an experience similar to that of the holy angels today. When they go into the
presence of Yahweh, they appear in their glorified, celestial bodies. Yet when they are sent out as
ministering spirits into the presence of men, they clothe themselves with an appearance that is
common, not displaying their heavenly glory. Is this not what the Bible reveals? Do we not often read
of angels appearing to men in such ordinary form that they are mistaken for men? Yet, on other
occasions, men are given visions of the angels in their holy array and glorified bodies. When the
angels appear in this manner, men are stricken with paralyzing fear. All strength leaves their bodies,
and they are so overwhelmed by the glory of the angels that they instinctively fall down before them
to worship. This is true even of the most godly and righteous of men.

Daniel 10:5-9
I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, whose waist was
girded with a belt of pure gold of Uphaz. His body also was like beryl, his face had the appearance
of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of polished bronze,
and the sound of his words like the sound of a tumult. Now I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, while the
men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great dread fell on them, and they ran
away to hide themselves. So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me,
for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. But I heard the sound of his
words; and as soon as I heard the sound of his words, I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face
to the ground.

Revelation 22:8-9
And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to
worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things. And he said to me, “Do not do that; I
am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of
this book; worship God.”

Brothers and sisters, there are many incredible things revealed in the word of God. Many have
stumbled over them, being offended at the supernatural character of this creation. Some have been
inculcated to respond with indignation to that which appears mystical, spiritual, or defies natural
explanation. The subject matter set forth in Genesis 6:1-4 is of such a nature. Angels walking openly
with humanity, even choosing wives from among the daughters of men, is an idea that offends the
sensibilities of some people. Let us not be among those who are offended by the reality of the
supernatural world around us. Yahweh is a supernatural God. His sons must be as comfortable in the
supernatural realm as they are in the natural.