These angels are well qualified for this work. They are clothed with clean, bright linen, showing that they are spiritually clean and holy, righteous in Jehovah's sight. Also, they wear golden girdles. Girdles are usually used when a person girds himself for a task to be accomplished. (Leviticus 8:7, 13; 1 Samuel 2:18; Luke 13:4, 5) So the angels are girded to carry out and assignment. Moreover, their girdles are golden. In the ancient tabernacle, gold was used to represent divine heavenly things. (Hebrews 9:4,11, 12) That means that these angels have a precious diving commission of service to perform. Others too are involved in this great task. One of the four living creatures hands the actual bowls to them. Doubtless, this was the first living creature, which resembled a lion, symbolizing the boldness and indomitable courage needed to proclaim Jehovah's judgments. - REVELATION 4:7.
Next time: Chapter Thirty-One/Jehovah's Works-Great and Wonderful - Jehovah in His Sanctuary
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