So.. in my quest to be all the woman I can be and inspired by the noble woman of Proverbs 31 I decided I will analyze each of her 'points'.. Today,
v 10:.. She is worth more than precious rubies.
Gone about doing some research on the web and came across this site http://www.generousgems.com/ruby.html and learnt interestingly that it was considered very valuable -probably still is I just haven't looked in my local market at the exact prices though it is apparently availabe locally -yes! as in raw! Something of interest caught my eye..
The evaluation of rubies should be done under different light settings. When viewed under very strong light, rubies may show very intense color; however, when viewed under normal lighting, the gemstone may appear less intense. Light is therefore a very important factor in determining the true color of rubies. To help assess their symmetry, rubies must be judged from their face up position and their overall beauty should always be taken into consideration.
I wondered about the comparison of rubies to our lives.. am I like the ruby that glows intensely under very strong light? In this case under the glare of 'society'. Do I reflect my Father when someone looks at me or is my glow less intense in my daily life? There are just so many times when I want to tell God.. ok, right now is a good time to crash this clay and start over.. infact I can guarantee of such moments from the moment I wake up! I can do with some lessons from the ruby.. be able to glow intensely all the time as it does under very strong light -So help me God! Maybe, just maybe, after that I can proclaim with authority that I am worth more than precious rubies.
