The Aquamarine and the Opal

Two jewels were having a conversation

as they were apt to do.

In fact, these two jewels have had

many an encounter over the years.

The experiences they have shared

are of such treasure that one

could not adequately use words.

One day Aquamarine, as Opal 

affectionately called her,

was particularly feeling down,

lonely and a bit far away.

Opal, in her usual way of bringing

out just the right sparkle 

for any occasion and has that 

God-given ability

to see right to the heart of the matter,

gently reminded Aquamarine

of the hope that is in her,

"I see you.  You flow with life

and bring living water with you".

It always perks Aquamarine up

when she is reminded by Opal of

who she is.  There is a renewed

zest for life to have one speak 

to her like this.  

Opal just has that gift of sparkle.

So one day, after Opal had poured

and poured so much into

Aquamarine's life, 

Aquamarine looked at Opal

and said to her,

"You are pure and white like a bride waiting expectantly for her groom. 

On the inside, 

you have the fire 

of Gods passionate love 

burning in you. 

There are multiple colors 

that are in you 

and while you walk 

with the one who is glorious, 

He draws out this color and that 

and you shimmer on the inside."

Opal began to shed tears of joy.

All this time, she really hadn't thought

about what kind of jewel she was - 

so busy telling other jewels

who they are.

Now she knows.

She is a gorgeous Opal.

And Aquamarine and Opal

continued to be great friends

and in heaven, the foundations

of Gods walls encircling the great city

are built of precious jewels.

And wouldn't you know it?

There are Aquamarines and Opals

enmeshed side by side and yet one,

along with every other precious

jewel one has ever spoken to 

and others we'd only heard about

besides.

Opal, thank you 

for your beautiful gift of friendship

and helping me see who I am...

your eyes filled with the light

of the glory of the King.