THE EMERALD WORD
The Lord speaks in mysterious ways. For me, it is often a one-word riddle in which he speaks. One such riddle came, interrupting my thoughts on afternoon. The word, emerald. Scouring my Bible as if searching for hidden treasure, I found a gem speaking directly to me.
The Book of Revelation tells about John being taken into heaven and, in the Spirit, is allowed to see a glimpse of the throne of God. John wrote: And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. -Revelation 4:3
Two days before the word emerald was given to me, I had a dream about rainbows. In my dream, I saw what appeared to be a canopy of rainbows, arched in like a tunnel. I also saw mature trees, leafed in green, in the dream.
Ezekiel was shown heaven’s throne, and he described it as like the appearance of a rainbow and that it was the appearance of the glory of the LORD (Ezekiel 1:28-29).
The following morning, during my prayer time, I asked the Lord for another clue. This time the Spirit said, “Emerald Sea”.
Revelation 4:6, the word sea is mentioned. In front of the throne, there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.
In this verse, the sea of glass represents the presence of God!
Elliott’s Bible Commentary began by saying this of the verse: There is a sea before the throne of God. The woman apparelled in purple.
I related. I am known as the woman who wears purple. It was a sign that I was on the right track for finding the next clue.
Unpacking the dream and searching for clues as to the purpose and message in the words, Emerald Sea, led to finding a treasury full of hope and promise.
A rainbow is always a reminder of God’s covenant promise. (Genesis 9:13-17)
An emerald denotes the glory of the LORD.
CORRECTING OUR TUNNEL VISION
Light at the end of the tunnel is a phrase that means hardship or struggle is nearing its end. In my dream, the tunnel was an open canopy of rainbows. I sense God is saying, Look Up! The tunnel of darkness does not surround you—it’s My glory that does!
Are you in a tunnel of darkness? Have you been waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel? An emerald denotes resurrection and rebirth in the Christian faith.
I think God is going to resurrect faith for many who have been stuck in the tunnel of darkness. They will see the Light, move towards it, and discover the glory of the Lord.
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” -John 11:40