6th April 2024

Decorating with diamonds

When I lived in southern California, a rainstorm was a major event. Our area was a high desert, so we got a little rain in the winter, but by late spring, everything had turned brown and wildfires were the norm. But here in Oregon, it rains a lot. When we first moved here, I bought a rain gauge and the clerk laughed at me because here, she said, they measure rain by the foot, not the inch. 

Sometimes after a rain, the sun will come out and the raindrops in the trees sparkle like diamonds. I always pause in wonder and watch them twinkling like jewels. It’s an amazing sight, almost as if God is showing off his creativity. 

When I see rain diamonds, or the stars twinkling like diamonds in the night sky, I think of David, who said in Psalm 63:2, ‘I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.’ (NLT). 

As he looked up in wonder, he was no doubt describing the sanctuary of God’s dwelling place – his whole creation, beautifully crafted from the deep well of his imagination. 

Next time it rains, keep your eyes open for rain diamonds, stand still in awe of our great God and drink in his strength and glory (MSG).

Study by Tammy Tkach

First published on 6 March 2024, at www.gemsofgodsgrace.wordpress.com

About the writer:
Tammy Tkach is the Assistant Pastor of the Eugene, Oregon, USA, Grace Communion International congregation. She is a speaker and writer, and publishes a blog at www.gemsofgodsgrace.wordpress.com  

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