Hosea 2:19, "And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy."
For those who have experienced a broken engagement, suffered through a divorce, the death of a spouse, or feel like their current "diamond ring" does not measure up to what was promised on bended knee - or maybe you are still waiting for your ring... there is a word of encouragement for you.
All everyone can talk about is the Great Solar Eclipse and the path of totality. "The Baily's beads” effect (Diamond Ring) is a feature of total solar eclipses. As the moon "grazes" by the Sun during a solar eclipse, the rugged lunar limb topography allows beads of sunlight to shine through in some places, and not in others." At the moment of contact, the Diamond Ring will appear....whoa...what?!
There was a sense of the Lord saying, "I'm going to give you a diamond ring." It was intense. After a few days of pondering this, there was a moment of sitting down in silence. Then the words began to flow as the Lord ministered to the heart. May this encourage those who need it:
The Diamond Ring
"It is known that you have had more than one diamond ring betrothed to you throughout your lifetime. As you sit here in the quiet, you are well aware that you now are left with none. Some days it plagues you and the tears come as if straight through the cracks in your heart. A cruel reminder that love below the clouds is but mere mortal and weak. Not only yours, but many other hearts lay numb in the wake of broken promises and shattered covenants. Go ahead and feel the loss. Experience the longing for what was intended because something greater is about to be revealed.
There is a message from the Lord - His love is strong. There has always been something greater for you. A sign of His love is coming. A diamond ring hung ABOVE the clouds where love is pure. A grand display as a reminder that you are His and you are loved. Bought with a price. Called by name. He is loyal and true. He is the Great I AM. The Beginning and the End. He will never leave you or forsake you. You can always count on Him.
The Creator of the moon and the stars will now craft a diamond ring and hang it in the sky. A reminder of His expansive love for you. His reach is far and wide, yet intimate and safe. Within His arms, you will find all you need. You are His beloved. Let this sign be a covenant reminder that you are here for a greater purpose. Do not get locked down at ground level but come up higher. Keep the greater perspective. Zoom out and see. Use wisdom in all things. This symbol is placed in the sky. A ring is given because of His love. You are His: daughter of the King, protected, comforted, embraced, and shielded."
Matthew 26:28, "For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
May this message minister to you. The excitement for the eclipse is now greater than ever before. Receiving a ring from the King of Kings! Bring on the eclipse!
In Him,
Kelly Roberson, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate