3: The angel looked like a blot of lightning. This simply means that one looking at him would see lightning to the same degree that they would see his bodily form. Also, his clothing was the whitest white that one might care to imagine. We often miss the significance of clothing. Angels need not cover their glory with clothes, nor are they cold and in need of physical warmth. Instead, the whiteness of their attire is a greater glory than its absence would be. Just like man, the angels must get what they have from Almighty God. Therefore they would not have these garments if God had not specifically designed that they should have them.They do not cover glory, but enhance it.
4: It was not the earthquake that scared the Roman guard. It was the appearance of the angel which did this. Whether they then fainted, or were paralyzed, is not clear. However, even if they had had complete control of their faculties at this time, they would have, nor could have, done nothing to prevent this angelic being.
Personal Journal Entry #12058
Prayer Journal Entry #12058
Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 32:1-33:56
Praise Journal Entry #12019: Heavenly Father, thank You so much for family! Our families are such a blessing to us. And I know that You love those who have no family. Whoever knows You is never alone, no matter what the situation. Father, thank You for the simple blessings that You supply. You are so kind! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.