The Wings of Fire

UV 1228/10,000 The Wings of Fire

But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Malachi 4 v 2


The one who respects and reveres the name of God will be given the light of wisdom, understanding and knowledge of God. The names of God- Jehovah EL Shaddai, Jireh, Nissi, Rapha, Shalom, Rohi, Ebenezer , Immanuel.. symbolize all who God is and all He has done for us and is doing. Meditating, relishing and cherishing the significance of each of these names is like basking in the light of the rising Sun at dawn. The rays of the rising Sun are known to be good and healthy for our eyes, our minds and our bodies. We are shielded from the intense heat of God’s wrath against human sin and wilful shortcomings. Instead, we will find healing of spirit, mind and body and blessings forevermore.

The wings referred to in the uni-verse are the Word and prayer. We will find strength, hope, encouragement, comfort, provision, deliverance, restoration, guidance, wisdom, understanding, knowledge and salvation in the Word. We can appropriate it through prayer. They are called wings as we can literally fly into the presence of God with the help of the Word and prayer. No limitations of time and space constrain us as we study and meditate on the Word and as we spend time in prayer. We can cross the infinite space and gap between God and man, between heaven and earth the instant we kneel down.

As we bask in the glory of God, we can go forth with confidence into victory and joy. We will grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge of truth and in the favour of God and man. Growth is a holistic concept. We will grow physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially. Just as the sun’s rays can penetrate our bones and stimulate it to synthesise Vitamin D, spending time in the presence of God will increase us in devotion, dedication, diligence, determination and discipline. We will not be like animals that grow in the wild on their own procuring what food and drink that they can by whatever means they can and remain uncared for but we will be like the joyful frolicking of the young of cattle that are protected and provided for in stalls.

Prateep V Philip