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<\/a>Be the first to like.<\/span><\/p>\nMany years ago I worked with a lady who had quite a jewelry collection \u2013 any kind of pearl you can think of, she had a ring or a necklace of.\u00a0 There were black mab\u00e9\u2019s, freshwater pearls, beautiful long string real pearls, rings etc.\u00a0 Every time she wore any pearls I was amazed at how absolutely beautiful they were.\u00a0 I longed to have such a collection of my own, but the old wives tale kept sounding in the back of my mind\u2026pearls bring tears (sigh).\u00a0 So as much as possible I tried to keep away from pearls and in those days the denomination we were worshipping with did not \u2018allow\u2019 the women to wear any jewelry other than a watch and your wedding rings.<\/p>\n
\u00a0For many years it was a secret unspoken dream of mine to own a real string of pearls and a beautiful pearl ring, oh surrounded by teeny tiny little diamonds.\u00a0 Well, the Lord had another purpose with us and we left the denomination we were worshipping with and when my husband was lead by the Lord to have his own congregation, things lightened up and we learnt freedom in Christ by not being imprisoned by man-made laws.\u00a0 I started a dance worship group in the congregation with whom we had fun times, awesome times and great times of fellowship with other dance groups.\u00a0 One evening after a festive get together during the Feast of Tabernacles the leader of one of the dance groups came to me and said this is for you, oh and by the way it is real.\u00a0 I could not believe my eyes when I opened my hand there was a beautiful pink (my favorite colour) real pearl necklace lying in my hand.\u00a0 So absolutely unexpected!!\u00a0 And yes when I got home I rubbed it between my teeth because it is a known fact that real pearls are like sand when rubbed between your teeth.\u00a0 I guess this is the human factor \u2013 I trust but I check.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Just like a lot of things in my life God had known about my unspoken dream and had sent a beautiful person to present it to me.\u00a0 Saartjie could not in a million years have known that I had secretly wanted this gift for so long!\u00a0 And do you know what is so funny?\u00a0 I had been getting quite a good salary and could have bought myself many real pearl necklaces and rings, but it was just not meant to be.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Today I cherish that real pearl necklace given to me as I believe, by my heavenly Bridegroom.\u00a0 You know the Bible says He knows our every thought and hears every whisper and sigh.<\/p>\n
Once there was Someone who also gave a most precious gift to the entire world.\u00a0 For some that gift brings tears, referring to the old wives tale, because it causes division between loved ones.\u00a0 For others it brings joy and they cherish it with all of their heart and for many others it comes so unexpected they cannot believe what has happened to them.<\/p>\n
\u00a0I haven\u2019t seen any one of the ladies mentioned above in a long time, but I have an earthly gift which I cherish and a gift that is so precious to cherish it is not enough \u2013 God\u2019s gift of new life!\u00a0 I must give it to others that have maybe had a secret unspoken dream of receiving it but not knowing how, or to those who do not expect it but will hold on to it as if never to let go.<\/p>\n
\u00a0If you have received this most precious gift, do not lose it, do not neglect it but use it and make the Giver of that gift happy that He has invested His life, grace, time, love and glory in your life.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Until next time\u2026.<\/p>\n
Greetings<\/p>\n
Venetia<\/p>\n