When my husband and I were in Israel, we
visited a small gift shop near the garden tomb. I was fascinated by their
collection of beautiful, very small hand-blown glass bottles. The sign with the
display identified them as lachrymatory bottles. These tiny bottles have been
used since ancient times to collect tears. I bought quite a few to bring
home.
Over the years since I have gradually given all but one away. I have given each one - as a reminder of God's presence and faithfulness -to a special friend who was experiencing great grief in life .
In the Old Testament (over 1000 years before the birth of Christ) King David writes in a prayer to God (Psalm 56:8): “Thou tellest my wanderings, put thou my tears in Thy bottle; are they not in Thy Book?” (KJV)
There have been times in my life where I have experienced intense grief. I have always been comforted by God's abiding presence and faithfulness! The image of a lachrymatory is a visual reminder that God cares about each tear!
Over the years since I have gradually given all but one away. I have given each one - as a reminder of God's presence and faithfulness -to a special friend who was experiencing great grief in life .
In the Old Testament (over 1000 years before the birth of Christ) King David writes in a prayer to God (Psalm 56:8): “Thou tellest my wanderings, put thou my tears in Thy bottle; are they not in Thy Book?” (KJV)
There have been times in my life where I have experienced intense grief. I have always been comforted by God's abiding presence and faithfulness! The image of a lachrymatory is a visual reminder that God cares about each tear!
Whatever
your grief is today, my friend, my prayer is that you too will find comfort in
the only place where REAL comfort is found - in the faithful love and grace of
God!
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