Chalcedony (Variety Agate) Quartz ©WikiC
“And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;” (Revelation 21:19 KJV)
See – Heaven’s New Jerusalem and Birds – Chalcedony
Sapphire Gem ©WikiC
“And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;” (Revelation 21:19 KJV)
See – Heaven’s New Jerusalem and Birds – Sapphire
Lesser Striped Swallow (Cecropis abyssinica) ©WikiC
“And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;” (KJV)
The last few post have been introducing the foundation stones that will be in the New Jerusalem. There will twelve (12) layers or foundation that support the city. Each will be a different color. It will be beautiful. More beautiful than we have ever seen before. The Lord is preparing a place for us, and we know He is the Creator, so, it will be spectacular.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) by Judd Patterson
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.” (Isaiah 60:1 KJV)
Yesterday’s article, Precious Stones and Birds – Colors, show how light can be changed into different colors as it passes through a prism. Also, that the Lord God, the Creator of all we see here on earth is the source of light. Today you will see how light reflecting on bird’s feathers, especially Hummingbirds, helps demonstrate that fact.
Here are some videos and photos of Hummingbirds showing how the light reflects on these birds.
https://youtu.be/KJkdISEUAnE&rel=0
ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD VANCOUVER, BC (2018)
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) Little color from side ©WikiC
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) With Light Shining on it ©WikiC
Light reflects off the feathers of Hummingbirds. Here are some photos:
Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) by Michael Woodruff
Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) by Judd Patterson
The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird is a nice example of how the light shinning on the hummer.
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, not reflecting light
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) Some Reflection ©Flickr Neil DeMaster
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) No Reflection ©Flickr Budgora
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) Some Reflection ©Flickr Budgora
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) Reflection ©Flickr Dick Knight
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) Reflection ©Flickr Budgora
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) Reflection ©WikiC
How well are we reflecting the Lord’s light?
“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13-16 KJV)
12 Jewels Foundaion New Jerusalem ©Sundayswithcindy
The Precious Stones and Birds posts have been introducing you to colors of the twelve,(12) foundations of the New Jerusalem, which will be our eternal home, if we have invited Christ into our hearts as Savior. [See below to find out how to do that.]
Precious Stone
“A Psalm of David. ‘O LORD, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!” (Psalms 8:1 NASB)
Birds of the Bible For Kids 