"These Shall Be MINE In That Day When I Make Up MY Jewels!"

GOD'S chisel and hammer!

(J.R. Miller, "Evening Thoughts" 1907)

"Then those who feared the LORD 

talked with each other, and the LORD 

listened and heard. A book of remembrance 

was written in HIS presence concerning 

those who feared the LORD  and 

honored HIS name. 

'These shall be MINE,' 

says the LORD Almighty, 

'in that day when I make up 

MY jewels!'" Malachi 3:16-17

In the prophet Malachi's time, 

when nearly all the people had 

forsaken GOD, there were a few 

who were faithful. These met together 

and spoke one to another. 

They became very dear to GOD, 

and a book of remembrance was 

kept in which their names and their 

faithfulness were recorded.

"These shall be MINE in that day 

when I make up MY jewels!"

Jewels are valuable. GOD gave HIS 

beloved SON for the redemption 

of HIS chosen people.

Jewels are prepared by cutting, 

grinding, and polishing, until they 

shine in brilliant beauty. GOD'S 

people are subjected to many 

painful trials and experiences 

in preparing them for their 

heavenly home. 

Jewels are used for adornment and 

for honor. They shine in the king's

 crown. The saints in Heaven shall 

shine as jewels in JESUS' crown!

If only we knew how precious we are 

to GOD, and what hidden glory shall 

be ours, waiting to shine out at last--

we would rejoice with unspeakable joy!

What do a few troubles and pains matter 

now, if it is only the work of GOD'S chisel 
and hammer cutting away the hindering
crust, to reveal the precious diamond!

     
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