Incarnation

One of the features of Ezekiel's vision is the wheels. We discussed how one of the functions of the wheels in the vision is to show the "mobility" of God. His throne was established, but also moving. He is the God of everywhere.

Another aspect, however, of the wheels is that they are touching the earth. The idea of God (or the glory of God) touching the earth is known as "incarnation" -- best displayed, of course, in Jesus' life on earth. Thus, this vision of Ezekiel is incarnational -- it is (at least in part) a picture of God coming to earth, touching the earth, bridging the gap between heaven and earth. All things that would be done most completely in Jesus.