There are many stages in the preparation of a precious stone, and different instruments are used. We have looked at the hammer, the saw and the tumbler. A grinder may also be used to polish the stone, and then finally it is rubbed with a cloth until it has a mirror-like finish.
In the book of Peter it describes believers as living stones that are being built into a spiritual house. The most precious stone, the cornerstone, is Jesus himself. When we first come to him we resemble rough stones, but as we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us we gradually begin to change. Just as different processes are used to polish stones, so the Lord uses different ways to work in our lives, but his goal is the same for each one of us. 2 Corinthians 3:18 says, “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory,
are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
Precious stones come in different colours, shapes and sizes, and yet when they shine they are all beautiful. The same is true of God’s people. We come in different colours, shapes and sizes, but when we reflect the glory of God so that others see Jesus in us, we are beautiful! Trust him in the process!
