“And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.” – Revelation 4:3
John was given a glimpse of God on His throne. Here you can feel his struggle to describe what he saw in human words! God is so majestic, so beautiful, so infinitely awesome that we simply don’t have language that can describe Him as He truly is. And yet, John had to try. He was inspired to use words about radiantly beautiful, sparkling gemstones rich in vivid color. He combines these with the iridescent beauty of a rainbow.
Do we know exactly what these words actually mean as a description of God? No, and that isn’t important. Don’t puzzle over the meaning. FEEL what John is describing. Feel God’s beauty! That’s the gift given to us through John, an opportunity to imagine and feel the infinite, overwhelming, and indescribable awesomeness and beauty of our Creator as we will one day see Him for ourselves!
Take time right now to imagine this scene. In your mind’s eye, kneel before God’s throne and try to feel and imagine God as you will see Him if Jesus is your Lord. Let the things of your daily life fade into insignificance as you dwell on the unlimited awesomeness of your Father in Heaven! #FollowJesus