The story is told of an angel who was sent to earth by God to find the most precious thing that the world could offer. First he found a gold nugget.
“No, no!” he exclaimed “this isn’t good enough for my King”
Then he took up a handful of sparkling diamonds, but discarded them after one glance. Sadly, he wondered if he would ever be able to find something valuable enough to offer God. Just then, he heard the sound of people crying. Softly, he tiptoed the place where the man knelt, and watched silently as he wept tears of penitence and gratitude to God for loving Him and saving him from trouble.
“Ah,” said the angel, “I ‘ve found what I was looking for!” And he dathered up a few of teardrops in a golden chalice and took them to heaven. He found earth’s most precious treasure!
This is only a story, but sorrowing people, take heart! Someday, your tears will shine like jewels in heaven!
