Did you know that when an oyster receives an irritant in its’ shell, it releases a fluid that coats the irritant?

 

Layer upon layer of this coating is deposited, until a lustrous pearl is formed.

 

This natural defense mechanism in the oyster creates one of the most beautiful jewels on earth.

 

Likewise, when carbon is put under extreme heat and pressure, a diamond is formed.

 

Diamonds and pearls are some of the most beautiful treasures on earth.

 

But, the Bible tells us that God’s wisdom is even more precious and more desired than these treasures.

 

Often in life, we are faced with irritating situations.

 

Like pearls, we may have a defense mechanism that we fall back on to cope.

 

Or… we may even feel like a diamond under tremendous pressure.

 

But God uses the heat of trials to refine us and help us become more like Him.

 

The more we understand His word and apply it to our lives, the more like Him we become.

 

As we strive to be like Him, we will radiate, and shine His love to others!!

 

Help me filter my flaws, pressures, and irritants through you, Jesus. Is there a flawed thought process you need to turn over to Him so that you might radiate the beauty of Christ?

 

I love this devotion. We all struggle with this very thing from time to time but I pray you are encouraged to seek His word and apply it to your life. Psalm 34:10, they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Seek Him!

 

Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!