Narrated Masruq: I asked Aisha "What about His Statement:-- "Then he (Gabriel) approached And came closer, And was at a distance Of but two bow-lengths Or (even) nearer?" (53:8-9) She replied, "It was Gabriel who used to come to the Prophet ﷺ in the figure of a man, but on that occasion, he came in his actual and real figure and (he was so huge) that he covered the whole horizon".
The story also serves as a reminder of how important it is for us to have faith in God and trust Him even when things seem impossible or unlikely because He has promised never to leave nor forsake those who believe in Him. Finally, this hadith encourages us to be humble before God and recognize His greatness by submitting ourselves completely unto Him without question or hesitation.