The Lord's Signet Ring

 

 

Pam Finlay - Acrylic on Canvas 2014

The Lord’s Signet Ring – A seal of the Holy Spirit guaranteeing our inheritance

 

The ring was given to us when we received salvation through faith as the gift of God.  He has placed that ring on our finger as co-heirs with Him, true sons, and has given us authority to make decrees in His name.

The sapphire signet ring speaks of revelation and authority.  We are living rays of the rainbow faceted crystals.  He is giving us multi-faceted understanding of his Word.  The sapphire represents the obedience to the will of God, faith in Christ.  The sapphire is consistently described as being around the throne of God.  It was one of the precious stones in the high Priest’s “breastplate of judgement”, Exodus 25 verse 15, Exodus 28 verse 17-21.

Sapphires can be a conduit of the Holy Spirit, allowing an uninterrupted flow of revelation, mirroring the creative beauty of the Lord whilst being beneficial vessels to manifest His glory here on earth. 

Sapphires are known to be exceptionally hard and “practically scratchproof” which metaphorically signifies endurance, steadfastness and perseverance, James 1 verse 3-4.

The sapphire stone is also mentioned in Exodus 24 verse 9-11, Ezekiel 1 verse 25-28, and Revelation 21 verse 18-19.

 Finally sapphires have the capability to allow an unhindered passage of light, the entire spectrum of the rainbow, hence the colours in my painting.  Jesus is our true light and that light is coming to us and through us.  “Christ in you, the hope of Glory” Colossians 1 verse 27.

Signet rings were used by ancient Kings to display honour and authority. (Daniel 6 verse 17, Genesis 41 verse 41-43).  The signet could also be worn on a chain around the neck (Song of Solomon 8 verse 6).
The signet is a seal, usually a ring, used to authenticate a document.  It is the ring of Kings who carry the highest authority in the Land.

Another unusual use of the word “signet” was the special engraving of the stones on the ephod of the high priest “like the engravings of a signet”.  Exodus 28 verse 11-14.

 In an unusual use of the word, Zerubbabel is said to be a “signet” because the Lord had chosen him (Haggai 2 verse 23).  Zerubbabel was a prominent leader involved in reconstructing the temple.  As God’s “signet ring”, Zerubbabel becomes a picture of the future Messiah, Jesus Christ, who will establish His people in the promised land, constructing an even grander temple (Zechariah 6 verse 12-13).  He will lead the righteous in never ending worship.

We are beautiful, precious stones in His sight.  His love is strong and firm and we can become bright and sparkling just like Jesus.  God is extending His authority to the true ambassadors of Christ and has set His seal to the healing, revival, deliverance and restoration His body are called to release.  He has chosen us to be his “signet ring”, true living stones of His manifest glory.

Blessings

Pam

 

GOD'S HANDIWORK

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Pam Finlay - Acrylic on Canvas

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork."
Psalm 19 verse 1

SEEKING THE LIGHT - LOST IN HIS LOVE

Pam Finlay - Watercolour on paper, 12 x 8cm 2013

"Seeking the Light"

 

 

A bright light in a dim place

A perfect offering

The throne of grace

In the deep a light will grow

Bringing out God’s colours

Let the river flow

Growing abundantly

Shining on

Following Jesus

Himself the cornerstone

A lamp unto our path

Journeying within

Eliminating darkness

Consumed by Him

Jesus

Light of the world

Dawn from on high

Seeking His presence

Drawing nigh

John 8 verse 12

Again Jesus spoke to them saying “I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”.

 

The Dawn from on high is Jesus, the one who is all peace, all light, all goodness and all

life

Blessings

Pam

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

ZIONWARD

"Zionward" - Pam Finlay 2013 Acrylic on canvas

Isaiah 35

The future glory of Zion.

1 The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,

And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;

2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,

Even with joy and singing.

The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,

The excellence of Carmel and Sharon.

They shall see the glory of the Lord,

The excellency of our God.
Isaiah 62 verse 1

For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace,

And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest,

until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,

And her salvations as a lamp that burns.

Psalm 80 verse 3

Restore us, O God;

Cause Your face to shine,

And we shall be saved!

 Psalm 87 verse 1

His foundation is in the holy mountains

Psalm 78 verse 68

But chose the tribe of Judah,

Mount Zion which He loved.

Isaiah 2 verse 3

Now it shall come to pass in the latter days

That the mountain of the Lord’s house

Shall be established on the top of the mountains,

And shall be exalted above the hills;

And all nations shall flow to it.

Revelation 21 verse 10

And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.

The mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established on the top of the mountain.

The materials of the mountain are of lively stones.  This mountain, Mount Zion cannot be moved, the dynamic love of God, the unalterable covenant of grace, established on the rock Christ Jesus, and guarded by the mighty power of almighty God. This power is established on the top of the mountain.  The city on a hill will be exposed from a wilderness experience to a blossoming garden of God.  It will be visible to all ( Isaiah 60 verse 4).

The colours in my painting are blue, green and purple which symbolize the glorified, immortal sons of God.  A prism will form through which the Son of Righteousness will shine through.  The green leaves in the foreground of the painting symbolize the “the harvest of the Firstfruits”, the bride of Christ.

 

Blessings

Pam.

 



WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY

WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY - WATERCOLOUR ON CANVAS,

PAM FINLAY

Along life’s journey we discover the windows of opportunity.  These are short periods of time during which an opportunity must be acted on or missed.  These moments are finite and before long they are gone in the passage of time.  We begin to realize that windows of opportunity are personally built into our journey of self -discovery and we can walk through them eagerly and effectively. 

In July 2013 I received a message from the Holy Spirit to paint this painting and I feel now is the time to reveal it.  The Holy Spirit said he was going to give me the last painting to paint first(the Alpha and Omega).  He emphasized TRANSITION and that word had to be placed in the painting. 

A key to arriving at God’s appointed place is our willingness to remain flexible and willing to “transition” to the new place.  Transition will never take place UNTIL we embrace change.  When the season is ready we will be ready.  God ordains the seasons in life to provide the greatest spiritual fruit and growth for us.  He ordains seasons of growth and rest.   By recognising the season we are in we are better equipped to respond appropriately.  To be sensitive to the season we are in is so important.  There are times of reflection, times of vision, times of healing and times of refreshing.    When we walk in the Power of the Spirit and leans not unto our own understanding we have stepped into the higher nature which is the place God desires us to live in. 

 Genesis 1 V14

14And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.

The nine windows in the painting represent the firmament.

It had many windows, some of which opened and closed for the sun and moon to travel through or to let water which was held above, fall through as rain.

Symbolism of Nine in scripture – Marks the completeness, the end of an issue of all things as to man.

In the bible the number 9 is used 49 times and pictures finality or divine completeness from the Lord.  Jesus died at the 9th hour, the completion of His physical body.  His death marked the end of that sinful nature.  As 8 symbolizes the receiving of God’s spirit and a circumcision of the heart, the significance of 9 is that it signifies the fruit of the spirit.  Galatians 5 V 22-23.  Nine fruits of the Spirit.

 The veil is being removed, transitioning into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit.  Christ Jesus is to be beheld in His light.  All will be revealed. 

I have been given the following scriptures

Numbers 12 V6-8

6 He said, “Listen to my words:

“when there is a prophet among you,

I the Lord, reveal myself to them in visions,

I speak to them in dreams

7 But this is not true of my servant Moses:

he is faithful in all my house.

8 With him I speak face to face,

Clearly and not in riddles;

He sees the form of the Lord.

Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”

 The Lord spoke to Moses face to face,. He received the full measure of His glory.

1 Corinthians 13 verse 12

12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

 The tree in the painting symbolises the “Tree of Life”.

 

Blessings

Pam

 

 

FAITHFUL AND TRUE

Faithful and True

Revelation 19 verse 11

“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True and in righteousness He judges and makes war”.
Revelation 19 speaks of the bridegroom and His relationship with His bride and the wedding supper of the Lamb. 
Jesus, the bridegroom, is coming, followed by His bride, the army of God, manifesting in the fullness of God, with full authority, knowledge and speaking in righteousness. 
It will be a heavenly procession entering in triumph led by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 

Lord Jesus is the judge.  He is always faithful to His promise and what He speaks is true.  Jesus is a true emblem of justice and holiness.

 

Blessings

Pam

 

 

 

KALEIDOSCOPE OF HIS GLORY

The Kaleidoscope of His Glory - Acrylic on Canvas 2014

 

A kaleidoscope is a circle of mirrors containing shapes and coloured objects continually changing patterns by reflection.  As the viewer looks into one end, light enters the other end.  The word “kaleidoscope” is derived from the ancient Greek (kalos) meaning beautiful, beauty.

Like the kaleidoscope, the pattern of God is reflected in us, a multifaceted beautiful new creation in Christ Jesus
 Peter 2 verse 9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.  His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.

 Fruit is produced when you are on God’s wavelength.  Tapping into His light and into His power, sourcing the right frequency.  We have the ability to access His power.  He is the transmitter and in them only light and no darkness at all.

Ephesians 5 verse 8, 9
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord and walk as children of light
9 for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness and truth

 God’s word promises completeness.  The pathway to his power comes only when we make the decision to walk in His light.  When you become attuned to the right channel, the God channel, through fellowship (koinonia) with Jesus maturity in him becomes part of His plan.

 Tune into his promise.  God’s kaleidoscope manifests all of His glory, all at once and all of the time.  He sometimes reveals different aspects of His glory at different times.  Gaze into the kaleidoscope of His glory.  Day by day He will reveal new facets of His character and this is what ignites our passion for Him.  He lights our way through life when we allow His light to shine through us.  Fresh bursts of colour come through the changes He allows in us.  Jesus has given us light for our path.  Follow Him.

 Revelation 4 Verse 3-5 gives a clear picture of what the Holy Spirit was showing me through painting.

3 And He who sat there was like a Jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald
4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white robes and they had crowns of gold on their heads
5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings and voices.  Seven lamps of the fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.