What would it be like to have a vision of God or the place where God dwells? Awesome, beautiful, and terrifying are a few words that come to mind. Ezekiel's vision of the divine chariot was at the core of Jewish mysticism, and it also flowed into the Book of Revelation. It is not to be taken literally – it is about God's majesty, power, and holiness. It is meant to reassure us and inspire us. God is in control and greater than all the negativity in our world.

In a strange conversation with Peter, Jesus insists that God is the sole legitimate power, and all belongs to Him. The children of God are free, although they often do not realise it. But He did not want to get His followers into trouble, so He ordered Peter to catch a fish and take a coin from its mouth to pay their taxes. When we place obedience to humans over obedience to God, we are on the wrong track, which often ends in disaster. God is sovereign – we should never forget this.