Diamonds are NOT forever. Diamonds are created and disappear under similar conditions.
A short video on YouTube sparked this. A link is posted below this writing.
Diamonds are created when carbon atoms bond under intense heat and pressure, forming a crystalline lattice structure.
In the same conditions, diamonds will evaporate into carbon dioxide gas.
Yes, the same conditions that create diamonds can cause diamonds to disappear.
I did not know that. Interesting.
Diamonds are one of the most valuable stones.
The Cullinan Diamond, one diamond, is valued at over four hundred million dollars. Of course, it cannot be purchased because it is priceless.
One man, Patrick Wells, found it in a cave; he thought it was nothing but a crystal. However, it was discovered to be a diamond. That diamond was given to King Edward VII in 1907. It now includes the British royal family’s Crown Jewels and has been faceted into a series of items, including the top portion of the Sovereign’s Sceptre with a Cross.
The transformation of carbon into a priceless stone.
This reminded me of this scripture that speaks of us being “lively stones.”
”Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 2:5
Our value is not in ourselves, but because of the grace of God and His mercy has transformed us into something that even the God who created everything places value upon us. The Bible communicates that a faithful saint of God is a jewel and precious thing in His eyes.
How precious? Jesus purchased us with His own blood. The church, the collection of believers, is given many extraordinary titles and names.
The branches of the Vine that is Jesus.
The sheep that belong to the Great Shephard.
The Body of Christ, of which He is the Head.
There are countless others that could be included.
Our value is undeniable individually. However, being included in the King of Kings Royal Family Crown Jewels increases our inherent value exponentially. We are a part of the whole.
We are saved by grace through faith.
Grace is offered to all. “The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.”
When we in faith respond to His grace through repentance and faith, the work of Salvation begins. God has a plan and a finished work in mind. However, it is incumbent upon us that we never cease to yield, cooperate, submit, and humble ourselves to this graceful working as clay does in the hand of the potter.
As Paul said, “Not all have obeyed the Gospel…” That obedience to the Gospel begins; however, I suggest the scripture paints a very clear picture. We are never free to cease obeying the Gospel of Grace. We are not saved by works or our goodness; however, we are judged and measured by our work. Read Jesus’s pleading for repentance to the seven churches in Asia.
Yes, God has predestined His Church. However, we as individuals have a responsibility to be faithful, diligent, humble, honest, and accountable to our savior to keep ourselves unspotted from the world and live a life of holiness and service to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
In this light, let us consider the opening statements.
Diamonds are created when carbon atoms bond under intense heat and pressure, forming a crystalline lattice structure.
In the right conditions, diamonds will evaporate into carbon dioxide gas.
The same conditions that create diamonds can cause diamonds to disappear.
Jesus alludes to this reality in one of those warnings to the church.
“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.” Revelation 3:5
Our salvation is precious. It happens in a moment we will never forget. Sadly, many will ultimately be lost, and it will happen in a moment they were unaware. Like a thief in the night, accountability will come, and you will lose the most precious thing.
Humbly, honestly, in faith-filled repentance,
These seem like perfect words to end this,
Psalms 51
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.
14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.
16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.