Parables of the Bible: Prophets
By: Wilona Riva
Disclaimer: God owns the Bible; I just borrow it from time to time.
The Seraph
The words had barely left a terrified Isaiah's lips, when Adonai turned in the direction of one of the Seraphim.
"Ner," the Great King called. "Cleanse My son."
"Yes, Elyon," the seraph bowed his head, dipping his six wings low in obedience.
Isaiah watched in fascinated horror, as one of the brightly burning ones separated himself from his brothers and approached the altar.
"Do not be afraid, Isaiah," Ner heard the Great King say from the Throne. He smiled to himself. The Great King truly loved these creatures of mud that He had made so very like Himself. His heart soared to serve One so worthy of all praise.
Taking a live coal from the altar, he slowly approached the human. "Do not be afraid, Isaiah," he told the new prophet. He touched the prophet's lips with the burning coal-which stung, but not overwhelmingly. "This burning stone is a sign unto you. Your guilt is removed and your sin atoned for."
"Whom shall I send?" Ner heard Elyon rumble from the glory behind him. "Who will go for Us?"
The newborn prophet stirred from his stupor. "Send me, Adonai. Here am I. Send me!"
"Thank you, Ner," Adonai whispered to the angel.
The seraph replied in song the emotions of his heart.
Isaiah 6:6-7
