Given an opportunity, how many would not like to visit the White House? Is the reason for this because it is the seat of government for the USA?... And for people of other countries, would they not feel privileged to enter the walls of their similar seats of government?
Our Creator knows this about us, since he instilled in us a curiosity. So, for all citizens, future citizens and just interested parties, he also gave us a symbolic peek into the heavens--The Incoming Kingdom Government of God, by means of some prophets of old.
His purpose: Jehovah wanted us never to forget that we are/can be part of a universal organization. And that there is much more going on in support of Jehovah’s purposes--not plans, than what we can see.
Let's take for example, Ezekiel. He saw the invisible part of Jehovah’s organization depicted by a colossal celestial chariot. This chariot could move swiftly and change direction in an instant. Ezek. 1:15-21. With each revolution of its wheels, the chariot could cover great distances.
In vision, Ezekiel was also able to get a glimpse of the Rider of the chariot. He said: “I got to see something like the glow of electrum, like the appearance of fire all around . . . It was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of Jehovah.” Ezek. 1:25-28.
How awe-inspiring it must have been for Ezekiel to see this vision!
He saw Jehovah in full control of his organization, directing its movement through his holy spirit. What an amazing representation of the heavenly part of Jehovah’s organization on the move!
Daniel too saw much to give us confidence. He was allowed to see Jehovah depicted as “the Ancient of Days” sitting on a throne with flames of fire. The throne was on wheels. (Dan. 7:9)
Jehovah wanted Daniel to see that His organization is in motion, accomplishing His purpose. Daniel also saw “someone like a son of man,” Jesus, being given oversight of the earthly part of Jehovah’s organization. Christ’s perfect rule does not exist for just a few short years. Rather, it is “an indefinitely lasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom one that will not be brought to ruin.” (Dan. 7:13, 14)
Are we not moved to trust in Jehovah and to recognize what he is accomplishing? He gave “rulership and dignity and kingdom” to his tried and proven Son, Jesus. Jehovah puts trust in his Son. Thus, we can have confidence in Jesus’ leadership as well.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013285#h=12:0-14:0
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