Isaiah 62

I’ve had a little love affair with jewelry ever since I was a girl. Nothing fancy, mind you. My eye is mostly attracted to costume jewelry—even though I don’t wear it often. I think I like the thought of wearing it more than the actual wearing of it!

I do like to see beautiful jewelry on other people, though. When I lived in England, I used to love seeing the royals on TV, because the women always had the most beautiful rings and necklaces. And when it was a very special occasion, you’d even see the Queen all decked out in her royal crown. Wow!

It shouldn’t surprise us, then, that God—being a King—also has a crown. Apparently, He likes jewelry, too! But this is no ordinary crown: “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” (vs 1-3)

Yes, God loves jewelry—and we are His jewels! When He thinks about things that shine brightly, He thinks of us. He treasures us just as a person would treasure their gold or diamonds. In Hebrews, Paul wrote that Jesus endured the cross because of the joy set before Him—and that joy was knowing that there was a royal crown in store for Him. It was a crown made up of His own precious children.

You are a precious jewel in the crown of the King of the Universe.