Golden goblet studded with gemstones.  Rainbow water is poured into goblet.  Oil painting
Golden goblet studded with gemstones.  Rainbow water is poured into goblet.  Oil painting

My Cup Runs Over

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over." Psalm 23:5

Size: 36 X 48 inches (91.5 X 122 cm)

Oil on canvas

In early 2015, at the beginning of what was to become the hardest 4-5 years of my life, God gave me this vision in my minds eye.

I saw my hand holding a golden goblet, studded with gemstones, and a pearl in the stem. Into the goblet from a golden jug, was being poured rainbow water from Heaven, which was running over the sides.

God whispered gently, "My cup runs over." I knew He was quoting Psalm 23.

At the time, my circumstances were the opposite of abundance, and soon became so overwhelming that I was forced to lay down my brush for 3 years. But God was kind enough to prophesy this beforehand.

When my heart finally stirred to paint again I knew this was the one.

Prophetic meaning:

Gold ~ Represents holiness, royalty, purification. In ancient days, the purest gold has been through the fire seven times.

Red Gemstone ~ The shed blood of Jesus.

Purple Gemstone ~ Royalty.

Green Gemstone ~ Life.

Pearl ~ Beauty from great suffering. The size of this pearl compared to one usually worn in a ring, is significant.

Rainbow Water ~ Heaven's promise. The Fathers trustworthiness. Provision for all things. Fruitfulness.

Three hidden Gemstone's on the other side:

Yellow ~ Fellowship. Joy.

Diamond ~ Reflects every colour. Purity.

Blue ~ Holy Spirit.