It takes time to prepare precious stones, and many processes are used.  The same is true in our Christian lives!  It takes time for our lives to be changed, and God uses many different ways.  One of the processes used to polish stones is the tumbler. 

Sapphires, diamonds and rubies are precious stones, but their true beauty can only be seen when they are polished.  The first step in that process is to knock off pieces of debris with a hammer.  Let’s look now at the second step.

 

In 1 Peter we are described as ‘living stones’ who are being built into a spiritual house.  What kind of stone are you?  Let’s look at the process that is used to polish a stone as there are important lessons we can learn.  First of all a hammer is used to knock off pieces of debris and dirt.  It says in Jeremiah 23:29,  “Is not my Word like a hammer – that breaks a rock into pieces?”