ENLIGHTENING VISIONS OF THE SPIRIT REALM

JEHOVAH IS THE SUPREME ONE

 "A throne was in it's position in heaven, and someone was seated on the throne.  And the One seated on the throne had the appearance of a Jasper stone and a sardius stone, and all around the throne was  a rainbow like an emerald in appearance." - REVELATION 4:2, 3.

"There was a brilliance all around him like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day.  That was how the surrounding brilliant light  appeared.  It was the appearance of the glory of Jehovah." -EZEKIEL 1:27, 28. 

These visions, given to the apostle John and the prophet Ezekiel,  depict the splendor of the Most High God, Jehovah, with things we can readily envision-dazzling gemstones, a rainbow and the majesty of the throne.  They tell us that Jehovah's presence is one of the most awe-inspiring beauty, pleasantness. serenity. 

These depictions of God harmonize with the words of the psalmists who wrote:  "Jehovah is great and most worthy of praise. He is more inspiring  that all other gods. All' the gods of the people are worthless gods, but Jehovah is the one who made the heavens. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength, and beauty  are in his sanctuary." - PSALM 96:4, 6.

Though Jehovah is the Supreme One, he invites us to approach him in prayer and assures us that he listens to us.  (Psalm 65:2)   God loves and cares for us so much that the apostle John could truthfully write: "God is love." - 1 JOHN 4:8.

Next time: ENLIGHTENING VISIONS OF THE SPIRIT REALM - JESUS IS WITH GOD

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