You Are Such a Gem!

My husband’s uncle spent many years working in the jewelry industry as a gem-setter. When it was time for us to become engaged, we made the trip to visit him and his wife in Montreal. We gathered around their kitchen table to show him drawings and photos of rings we liked. At one point, he excused himself from the table and came back with a small black velvet bag. He proceeded to carefully empty the contents onto a cloth on the table. I was surprised when out tumbled 6 or 7 brilliant diamonds. In fact, I was a bit nervous one of their large dogs would come by and lick them right off the table! I imagined them following the dogs around the yard in the following days, waiting for a priceless poop!

Having the opportunity to choose our own diamond was a real delight; gently feeling each cool stone in the palm of my hand, positioning it just right so it would catch the light, going to great lengths to transfer it back to the table without letting it drop to the ground, lest it be lost.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I often find words can paint the most remarkable picture. Take the passage below. It creates a vision of hope as it conveys God’s promise to restore the people of Jerusalem. Since we are all invited into the “family”, this promise is for us too.

Isaiah 62:3-5

You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her....

According to this, God (yep, THE God!) considers me (yep, ordinary me!) a precious gem. I envision my Maker holding me delicately in His hand, cherishing me as He holds me up to the light to get the best sparkle, handling me with remarkable care.

I absolutely love that I am so precious I am called “My Delight is in Her”. I am His delight!

What delights you? A newcomer experiencing the wonder of spring in Canada for the first time...A lively child literally jumping for joy and waving to passers-by...discovering pastel pieces of sea glass as you stroll alone along a powerful shore...a warm wind that wraps you up in your Maker’s love…quietly marveling at the glittering new commitment on your finger...

Any time you experience delight, be reminded that is how God’s heart leaps with joy when He thinks of you - cherished...priceless...sparkling... you.