READ: Revelation 21:14-21
“Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; EVERY PRECIOUS STONE was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, THE ONYX, …” – Ezekiel 28:13
People are more valuable than money. Good people are worth millions and millions of dollars. A faithful man, who can find? Most people do not know the value of people so they mishandle them. One person can be worth far more than any amount of money you could ever have.
You cannot build a great ministry with unfaithful people. The onyx stone speaks of something that is set and unmoveable. Onyx stones speak of the foundations of your ministry.
When I started out in ministry, I had disloyal, murmuring people all around me. The ministry would not flourish and I could not advance at all. One day, I decided to cast out all the mockers of my life and ministry. Many people left the church. I was left with very few onyx stones that were set on my heart.
Years later, I realised that I had taken the right decision. Foundations are built with precious, fixed onyx stones and not rebellious and mobile jewels. The foundation of your ministry must be with set onyx stones. That is how you will have the presence of God in your life and ministry. You will have the presence of God when you have a good foundation. Black unusual onyx stones are important, precious components of your ministry. They are precious stones. These unusual black stones are set on your heart and are so valuable for your ministry. Perhaps these onyx stones are more valuable than all the money you have in your ministry.
And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. Revelation 21:19