A Revelation for the First Fruits..
The revelation of the number four and its connection to God's redemptive plan was revealed to me during this appointed time, a season specifically chosen by God to reveal the mysteries of His will. It is my privilege to share this clarification from the Lord with the world, particularly for the first fruits—those who are called to see, hear, and understand the deeper truths of God's unfolding plan. As it is written in Scripture, it is the will of God to make known these profound truths to those with hearts willing to seek and understand, for “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter” (Proverbs 25:2). May these revelations brought forth on the Fourth day of this month lead my brothers and sisters in Christ to a deeper understanding of God's perfect timing and His divine plan for the rapture and the fulfillment of His eternal kingdom.
The number four holds profound biblical and prophetic significance. It symbolizes divine completion, balance, and the unfolding of God’s perfect order. Throughout Scripture, the number four marks key turning points—moments when God’s plan advances, revealing deeper mysteries. In this essay, we explore how the number four serves as a divine key, unlocking hidden truths about the rapture and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, specifically pointing to the mid-tribulation rapture.
The Fourth Day of Creation: Light Overcoming Darkness..
On the fourth day of creation, God created the sun, moon, and stars to separate day from night and to illuminate the earth (Genesis 1:14–19). This act is not only central to the creation narrative but also foreshadows the coming of Christ, the Light of the world. Just as the heavenly lights govern day and night, the rapture will be a moment when divine light shines brightly, separating the righteous from the darkness of this world.
The fourth day holds a unique position in the biblical seven-day framework. As the midpoint, it signifies profound divine action. The fourth day prophetically symbolizes the rapture, when Christ, the ultimate Light, returns to gather His people and usher in a new age of righteousness. In the context of the mid-tribulation rapture, this moment will serve as the turning point when the light of Christ is revealed to His people, separating them from the ongoing darkness of the tribulation.
The Menorah: Three Candles, the Fourth in the Middle..
The Menorah, an ancient symbol in Jewish tradition, carries deep spiritual significance. It consists of seven branches—three on the left, one in the center, and three on the right. This design reflects the biblical pattern of the number 4 in a fascinating way. The center candle, often referred to as the shamash, holds a unique position. It is not only the fourth but also the one that lights the other candles. This central position can be seen as a symbol of Christ, the Light of the World, who illuminates the path for all to follow.
The number 4, in this context, represents a transition. The shamash, as the central light, is positioned in the middle and acts as a mediator, guiding the other candles. In eschatological terms, this suggests that the middle of the tribulation—symbolized by the central candle—is a significant moment of spiritual illumination. It could represent a time when the faithful are lit by the Light of Christ, revealing the path forward and enabling them to stand firm in the face of tribulation.
Moreover, the three candles on the left and right can symbolize the events of the tribulation before and after the midpoint. Guided by the central light, the faithful are led from the judgment on the left (representing the tribulation’s harshness) to the hope and redemption on the right. The shamash, therefore, symbolizes the rapture and the Bride's transition into a higher realm, moving through the darkness into the light of salvation.
The Four Angels of Wrath and the Seal of the First fruits..
In the Book of Revelation, the four angels are tasked with pouring out God's wrath upon the earth at the end of times. Revelation 7:1-3 provides a key to understanding the deeper significance of the number 4 in relation to the end times.
The four angels of wrath represent the fullness of judgment—God’s complete justice being poured out upon the earth. Yet, before the angels carry out their judgment, another angel seals the first fruits of God’s people. This sealing, which happens prior to the release of wrath, parallels the rapture. The "first fruits" symbolize those who are sealed and set apart—a picture of the Bride being protected before the full intensity of the tribulation unfolds.
The number 4, represented by the four angels of wrath, signifies completeness in judgment. However, this judgment is withheld until the faithful are sealed, suggesting that the midpoint of the tribulation is a pivotal moment for the Bride. The sealing reflects God's protection over His people, ensuring they are secure before wrath descends. This ties into the rapture occurring at the midpoint of the tribulation, where the faithful are removed before the judgment unleashed by the four angels begins.
New Jerusalem: Four Squares and the Higher-Dimensional Cube..
The New Jerusalem, described in Revelation 21, is one of the most awe-inspiring symbols in eschatology. Verse 16 states:
"The city is laid out as a square, its length is as great as the width; and he measured the city with the rod, twelve thousand stadia; its length and width and height are equal." (Revelation 21:16)
The city is described as a perfect cube, a structure that transcends the three-dimensional understanding of earthly space and hints at a higher-dimensional reality.
This cube, with its four equal sides, reflects the spiritual significance of the number 4. A cube’s four dimensions—length, width, height, and depth—symbolize completeness in both the physical and spiritual realms. In the context of the rapture and eschatology, the four-square New Jerusalem represents the Bride's ultimate destination. The raptured believers are taken to this higher-dimensional city, a symbol of eternal security and the fullness of God’s glory.
The city’s four-square nature suggests that the faithful are entering a realm of perfect balance, order, and harmony—an eternal space where there is no separation between God and His people. This final destination after the rapture is where the Bride is transformed and brought into a new spiritual dimension.
The hidden meaning of the number 4 here points to the completeness of God’s plan. He gathers His people into a perfect, eternal city where every dimension aligns with His divine will. The city’s four-square shape represents the fullness of the kingdom of God, where the raptured will dwell in eternal unity with Him.
The Fourth Watch: Divine Intervention at Midnight..
In Matthew 14:25, Jesus appears to His disciples during the fourth watch of the night, walking on water to rescue them from a storm. The fourth watch, the darkest part of the night, is when divine intervention often occurs—just as hope seems lost.
This event foreshadows Christ’s return during the rapture, a moment of rescue at the midpoint of Daniel’s 70th week. As Jesus saved His disciples in their distress, He will come for His Bride, delivering His people from the chaos of a world approaching final judgment. The fourth watch symbolizes the specific timing of divine intervention, corresponding to the mid-tribulation rapture, when Christ will come to rescue His people at the critical juncture of the tribulation.
The Fourth Commandment: Rest in God’s Completion..
The fourth commandment, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8), highlights the importance of rest in God’s completed work. The Sabbath represents not only physical rest but also the spiritual rest found in redemption.
Positioned at the center of the Ten Commandments, the fourth commandment bridges the divine (commandments 1–4) and human relationships (commandments 5–10). Similarly, the rapture symbolizes a divine pause—a holy moment when God separates the righteous from the wicked, ushering them into eternal rest. The rapture, occurring at the midpoint of the tribulation, aligns with this concept of divine rest, providing believers with a moment of respite from the tribulation's trials before the wrath of the Lamb.
The Fourth River: A Transition in Redemption..
The Euphrates River, the fourth river of Eden (Genesis 2:10–14), represents boundaries and transitions in Scripture. It later appears in Revelation, symbolizing the threshold of God’s wrath.
The rapture similarly serves as a threshold event, separating God’s people from the world and transitioning them into His eternal kingdom. Just as the Euphrates marked a division between the old and the new, the rapture signifies a turning point in redemptive history. This transition at the midpoint of the tribulation mirrors the Euphrates River, where God will divide the righteous from the wicked, allowing His people to cross into the protection of His mercy.
Judah: The Fourth Son and the Coming Messiah..
Judah, Jacob’s fourth son (Genesis 29:35), plays a central role in God’s redemptive plan. From his lineage comes the Messiah, Jesus Christ, the Lion of Judah. Judah’s name, meaning “praise,” reflects the importance of worship in God’s plan.
Judah represents a turning point in the patriarchal narrative, just as the rapture will mark a turning point in human history. Through Judah came the promise of a kingdom, and through the rapture comes the fulfillment of that promise. The fourth son, Judah, prophetically points to the rapture as the pivotal moment in God’s plan for redemption, when Christ’s Kingdom will be ushered in.
The 4th Year: King Solomon’s Reign..
In 1 Kings 6:1, it is written that King Solomon began building the Temple of the Lord in the fourth year of his reign. This timing reflects the divine principle of completion and consecration associated with the number four, as seen throughout Scripture. The construction of the Temple was a moment of profound spiritual significance, representing the culmination of God’s covenantal promises to Israel and the establishment of His dwelling among His people. Just as the fourth year of Solomon’s reign marked the transition from preparation to the realization of God’s presence in the Temple, the rapture signifies a spiritual completion for the Church. At this divinely appointed midpoint, the Church, matured and refined, is gathered as God’s holy dwelling, a living temple prepared for eternal fellowship with Him. Solomon’s Temple stands as a prophetic symbol of this ultimate fulfillment, where earthly labor transitions into heavenly worship.
The Fourth Year of a Fruit Tree..
Leviticus 19:23-25 describes the law concerning the fruit of a tree, which is declared holy and offered to God in its fourth year. This law underscores the divine principle of growth and maturity reaching a sacred completion. In the fourth year, the fruit transitions from mere sustenance to something consecrated—a midpoint where the labor of growth transforms into worship. Similarly, the rapture represents the moment when the Church, having matured through trials and tribulations, is gathered to God as His holy offering.
The Fourth Generation..
In Genesis 15:16, God promises Abraham that his descendants will return to the land of Canaan in the fourth generation. This promise illustrates God’s faithfulness and perfect timing. The fourth generation marks a divine midpoint—a period when God’s covenant with Abraham comes to fruition, signaling the fulfillment of His redemptive plan. In the same way, the rapture signifies the Church’s ultimate inheritance, as God’s promises are fulfilled at the midpoint of history.
The Fourth Year of King Hezekiah.,
In 2 Kings 18:9, the Assyrians begin their siege of Samaria during the fourth year of King Hezekiah’s reign. This event marks a pivotal period in Judah’s history, culminating in God’s miraculous deliverance. The fourth year stands as a moment of divine intervention and protection, echoing the rapture as a point of rescue and transition for God’s people in the midst of global turmoil.
The Divine Pattern of Four..
The number four consistently symbolizes pivotal moments in God’s plan. It marks divine transitions. These moments, like the rapture, reveal God’s perfect timing and plan. Each example points to the mid-tribulation rapture, underscoring the significance of the fourth as the precise timing for divine intervention and redemptive fulfillment.
Four Beyond Scripture: A Universal Truth..
The significance of the number four transcends biblical themes, resonating across cultures, sciences, and traditions as a symbol of order and completeness. Ancient societies recognized four as foundational to the created world, with its universal presence in the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, west), the four elements (earth, water, fire, air), and the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter). In language, phrases like "the four corners of the earth" echo its symbolic association with universality and completeness.
Science and biology further affirm the prominence of four: the DNA code of life relies on four nitrogenous bases—adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine—that carry the blueprint for all living organisms. Physics often speaks of four fundamental forces—gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces—that govern the universe. Even in popular culture, the concept of four recurs in narratives that emphasize balance and harmony, such as the "Four Horsemen," the "Fantastic Four," or the "four houses" in storytelling worlds like Harry Potter.
This universal pattern reflects the divine order woven into creation. The number four is not merely a human construct but a divine fingerprint, embedded in the world as a testament to God’s perfection and design. Its biblical significance aligns seamlessly with these universal observations, reinforcing its foundational role in God’s redemptive plan.
The mid-tribulation rapture, occurring at a pivotal midpoint, mirrors this principle of four as a transition point in creation. Just as the fourth year in Solomon’s reign marked the construction of the Temple—a physical dwelling for God—the rapture marks the Church’s transformation into a spiritual temple, ready for eternal communion with Him. These parallels suggest that the concept of four is a universal truth, one that transcends human understanding to reveal the intricate connections between God, creation, and His ultimate purpose.
The Rapture as the Midpoint of God’s Timeline..
Through the lens of these biblical events, the number four unveils the midpoint of God’s redemptive timeline. The rapture, occurring at the midpoint of Daniel’s 70th week, mirrors the fourth day of creation when divine light was established to govern day and night. It signals the completion of God’s redemptive work and the dawn of a new age of peace and righteousness. In these examples, the timing of the rapture is revealed as the critical moment when God’s people will be separated from the darkness and lifted up in light.
The Rapture as the Ultimate Turning Point..
The number four reveals God’s divine order and turning points throughout redemptive history. From creation to judgment, four consistently marks moments when God’s plan unfolds in transformative ways. The rapture, as the ultimate fulfillment of this pattern, will be the dividing line between divine mercy and judgment. The mid-tribulation rapture will separate God’s people from the chaos of the tribulation, bringing them into His eternal rest.
The Symbolism of the Number 4 and Spiritual Transition..
In the Hebrew language, the word for the number 4 is arba, which is intriguing not only for its numeric value but also because it is tied to the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Dalet. Dalet carries the meaning of a door or pathway, implying that the number 4 can symbolize a movement from one realm to another or a spiritual breakthrough. This association suggests that the number four may represent significant transitions, opportunities, or thresholds in one’s journey, particularly the spiritual transition that will occur during the mid-tribulation rapture.
The Dalet is also the first letter of the Hebrew word for “door” further emphasizing the role of this symbol in the Bible. In various passages, doors signify opportunities, transitions, and new beginnings. One of the most powerful references to this is found in John 10:9, where Jesus declares, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture”. This verse reinforces the spiritual significance of a door, not only as a physical threshold but as a means of access to salvation, transformation, and abundant life through Christ.
Thus, the number 4, when seen through the lens of Dalet, speaks of spiritual access and the transitions that allow for greater understanding and closeness to God. The door stands as an invitation—both a spiritual opportunity and a breakthrough into something new. In the context of the mid-tribulation rapture, the number 4 marks the moment when the door to divine protection and redemption opens, allowing the faithful to be lifted into God’s presence.
Four as the Key to Understanding the Mid Tribulation Rapture..
The number four is more than just a biblical symbol; it is a divine key unlocking the mysteries of the rapture and God’s redemptive timeline. From the fourth day of creation to the fourth commandment, and the four angels in Revelation, each example points to a divine transition. These turning points reveal the precise moment of the mid-tribulation rapture, where Christ will call His Bride to Himself. Just as light overcame darkness on the fourth day, the rapture will separate the righteous from the world’s darkness, fulfilling God’s perfect plan.
The number four, hidden in plain sight, testifies to the perfection of God’s plan and assures us of the hope we have in Christ. When the rapture occurs, it will be the ultimate fulfillment of the divine pattern—light overcoming darkness, rest following labor, and redemption completing the story of creation. Let us, as the kings and priests of God, honor Him by searching out these truths and preparing ourselves for the coming of our Savior.
Amen!
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