There are over 2 trillion searches on Google annually, and believe it or not, countless people are searching online for answers about God, questions to God, and more. One of the questions that came up in my research of what people are seeking is, “Does the rainbow around God’s throne have a relationship with His word?” The short answer to this question is yes.
From the first three chapters in the book of Genesis and the first verse in the book of John, we know that the word of God holds ultimate creative power. It can create complex ecosystems, human beings, and animals. Additionally, we know from the testimony of the longest-living disciple of Jesus, recorded in the Book of Revelation, that God and His word are the same. The mystery of God being one being but three—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—is revealed in Scripture. The goal of this blog post is to answer this question and share a bit about my journey with God.
My Journey with God
My journey with God has been fraught with trials and tribulations. However, I realize that no matter how much I go through, what Paul says in Romans 8:18 rings true: “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” I know the best is yet to come.
This realization inspired me to launch a clothing brand that is also a movement. I wanted to do something to show God that I stand with Him—that I do not mock Him. The Emerald Rainbow clothing brand is a way to both honor and acknowledge God’s promise never to destroy the world again with water. It also recognizes His omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence.
God placed an emerald rainbow around His throne, as described by John, the longest-living disciple of Jesus, in the book of Revelation. Although the emerald rainbow is mentioned only once in the Bible, it has made a profound impact on me. When Isaiah saw the throne room of God, he did not describe the rainbow, which shows that God reveals Himself and His mysteries as He chooses. The emerald rainbow is revealed in the context of the great day of the Lord, leading up to the millennial reign of Christ.
A Childhood Memory
Growing up in a small Baptist church in Wilmington, California, my grandfather often preached with fervor. When he reached the most exciting part of his sermon, he would shout in his wobbly yet authoritative voice—one I can still hear decades later—“Don’t be deceived… God is NOT mocked… whatsoever a man sows, he shall also reap!” Hearing these words as a child in church, I didn’t fully understand their meaning. But they planted seeds of faith and curiosity, leading me to the path I’m on today.
Recently, I felt compelled to dive deeper into Galatians 6:7, the scripture my grandfather often preached.
What Does It Mean to Mock God?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of “mockery” is “making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.” This led me to wonder: What does it mean to mock God? How can we understand God’s feelings? Should we care about God’s feelings?
God is love, but what does it mean to love God? For answers, I turned to the Bible. As a woman of faith who has questioned her faith and seen God prove Himself over and over again, I believe the Bible is the infallible word of God. Starting from that perspective, I sought to understand what it means to mock God.
Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things that God hates, including a lying tongue, those who create strife among brothers, and feet that are quick to rush into evil. The Bible freely shares God’s feelings throughout its pages, showing us what pleases Him and what grieves Him.
The Rainbow in Culture vs. God’s Intent
Our society has glorified fornication, homosexuality, corruption, and more. The rainbow, a symbol created by God as a promise never to destroy the world again with water, has been repurposed as a cultural and political symbol. The rainbow flag has become a flashpoint in society, representing ideologies that often stand in opposition to God’s word.
However, the rainbow God placed in the sky was never meant to signify anything beyond His covenant with humanity. It was His promise that He would never again flood the earth.
Revelation 4 and the Emerald Rainbow
In 2024, while studying the Book of Revelation, I came across Revelation 4:3. It says, “And there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald.”
This verse mesmerized me. Why is there a rainbow in heaven? Why is this rainbow around God’s throne not multicolored like the one in the sky? Why is it mentioned here? Is the emerald rainbow mentioned anywhere else?
As I meditated on these questions, the Holy Spirit revealed to me the attributes of God: He is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. The emerald rainbow around God’s throne is a testament to His power and holiness.
God’s Promises and His Word
Ezekiel 38:23 declares, “Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord.” The Oxford Dictionary defines sanctification as “to set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.”
When we read scripture with reverence and faith, we see that God has adorned His throne room and temple with His promises. Revelation 11:19 reveals that the Ark of the Covenant is in the temple of God. Isaiah 55:11 affirms that God’s word will not return void—it will accomplish what it was set out to do.
God’s word created the heavens and the earth. God’s word created the rainbow. His promise to never destroy the world with a global flood is one He will keep because He cannot lie.
John begins his gospel with this truth: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This divine truth demonstrates that God’s word cannot be corrupted, no matter how hard His enemies or the ruler of this world, Satan, try.