CHRISTEN SECTION

A GOLDSMITH’S DILEMMA

Dear children in Christ Jesus,

Among the Jews there is an old story which goes like this.  Once King David called his goldsmith and ordered him, “Within a span of two days, I want you to make a special ring for me. This is the attribute that I desire from the ring.  When I am sunk in sorrow it should comfort me, when I lose myself in times of joy, it should be able to put a check on me.”  If the ring fails in fulfilling these two demands, the goldsmith was warned that he would be beheaded; as this was the punishment in those days. The demand of His Majesty led the goldsmith to great sorrow and anguish; his thoughts led to brood over the ring; and he could neither see any way out. Meanwhile, the young prince Solomon was playing in the porch. On seeing the goldsmith worried, the prince went up you him enquire and after listening to the narration of the goldsmith the prince realized the anguish that flooded his heart. The countenance of the prince was a reflection of the brightness and wisdom of God’s glory. He suggested a clever idea and after comforting the goldsmith, Solomon retreated to his games. Finally the day came when the ring would be presented to King David.

The King adorned his finger with the ring and he was pleased with what he saw. “This too shall pass” were carved on the golden ring. Being contentment with the result, King David bestowed many gifts to the goldsmith. 

Dear children, alike prince Solomon, God has blessed each of you with wisdom, understanding, compassion to express your love and concern to your parents and others. When your guardians/ parents are anxious or worried about you, take note of it, do approach them and discuss with them. Their cause of concern would be your behavior, or your carefree attitude. Studies and self grooming are very essential at this stage of your life. What might be a minute, careless matter for you it; could be something that would be unacceptable to them. Respect their dreams and ambitions for you; value their concerns regarding you. Console them, promising to do the right thing and do your best to stick to it.  Respecting and obeying them equals to respecting your Creator. Regularly include them in your daily prayers, look for ways to please them; live up to their expectations and experience how Lord Jesus will comfort them. May the Lord shower his choicest favors over each of you.

May the Lord bless you and take care of you. May He be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favour and give you peace.

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ