Precious and Simply Radiant
The Pearl and the Jasper Stone
Pam Finlay
Acrylic on Canvas
The Jasper Stone, mentioned in scripture is described as
most precious and clear as crystal, having transparency and brilliant light
emanating. In the Old Testament the Jasper Stone is the last stone on the
Priestly Breastplate and the gemstone of the tribe of Benjamin. In the New Testament the Jasper stone is
the first foundation stone of the New Jerusalem. Jesus is the first and the last. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the
end.
The pearl is made when an irritant such as a grain of
sand makes its way into the soft tissue of an oyster. The twelve gates in Revelation 21, each gate
was of one pearl.
Jesus is referred to as “The Pearl of Great Price. Jesus paid the price. He
paid the debt He did not owe so that we could have eternal life. We were bought at a price. He was ransomed so that we could experience
freedom. Christ is infinitely valuable,
glorify Him in everything you do. We are of great value to Him too in His
Kingdom.
When the Lord searches within your heart he finds this
precious treasure and sees the value that radiates from within. As we are polished by Him our beauty is
revealed in the true form. He is forming
you like a multi-faceted diamond, with precious features like the Jasper and
the Pearl, shining forth in His glory. You
are His treasure and so very valuable.
Scriptures: Revelation 21:11,19-21, Matthew 13:43-46, 1
Corinthians 6:20, Revelation 22:13, Revelation 1:8, Exodus 28:15-30.
Blessings and love,
Pam
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