Ezekiel prophesied to a rebellious and stiff-necked people whose disbelief and unbending spirit would warrant them the worst punishment of all – separation from God. The four cherubim came to execute that judgment.

Then the cherubim lifted up their wings, with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel was over them.

Ezekiel 11:22

Ezekiel’s vision of the cherubim and their corresponding wheels (a wheel within a wheel with foreboding rims having eyes on every side) is a reminder that “the eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3) Those people who do evil should be fearful, but those who remain righteous will be encouraged. “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” (II Chronicles 16:9)

God’s punishment for Israel was total defeat by their enemies, resulting in exile to a foreign country. They trusted in their own “beauty” (Ezekiel 16:15) instead of trusting in the One who made them great.

Dear ones, let your prayers ascend to the Lord who made this country prosper. Intercede for its leaders and people who put their faith in themselves instead of His goodness.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 40:4-10, 16-17