THE PRICELESS JEWEL

Herbert Buffum wrote a poem entitled “THE PRICELESS JEWEL”.

 

In it he describes an angel in search of the greatest thing on earth that could be presented to the heavenly Father. Trip after trip, the angel returned with earthly wealth, only to find each gift far surpassed by the riches in glory. Gold, silver, pearls – all the treasures of earth were presented – and the last of the poem reads……….. 

“But the Lord of the skies was not satisfied
(Though pleased with the way the angel tried);
So the angel went once more to this world of sin,
Determined at any cost to win.”

 

 “And seeing a penitent soul in grief,
Weeping and longing to find relief
From the burdens of guilt, and sin and shame,
On wings of mercy the angel came.”

 

“He whispered the news of God’s pard’ing love
And pointed the penitent soul above,
And seeing a tear in the sinner’s eye,
He seized it and hastened back to the sky.” 

 

“He held it out in his angel hand,
And showed it to all the heavenly band;
And the Lord-Jehovah- with satisfied eyes looked down
And declared, ‘twas the best that could be found.”

 

“The angels their sweetest music sang,
Till the very streets of the City rang;

For all other gems had they seen up there,
But the penitent’s tear was of all most rare.”

 

In the eyes of God there is nothing more priceless that a human soul. That’s why He gave the greatest Gift that Heaven had to offer – Jesus Christ of Nazareth, His only begotten Son – to redeem every soul lost in sin. And in God’s sight there is no greater work than the work of soul winning. That is why He promises to bless and to prosper every believer who gives the ministry of evangelism top priority in life. Whatever your vocation, He considers YOU to be a SUCCESS when you identify with His plan and His purpose for you life and share the message of Jesus Christ of Nazareth though your energy, your talents and your finances.

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TOTAL SUCCESS BY Bill Basansky

“My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.” -Job 16:20