One glance at the deep red seeds nestled inside of a pomegranate fruit explains why the word "garnet" comes from the Latin word "granatus," meaning "grain" or "seed." There are many myths about garnets but my favourite is the biblical legend is that Noah hung this gem on the ark to light his way through the dark and stormy nights of God's wrath.
Doesn't God's word tell us this truth: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”. When we give attention to his word and allow it to penetrate our soul, we will find that God is truly our guide. His word works this way through remembrance.
When we encounter difficult circumstances in life, we will remember the text. As we remember we find strength to stay anchored in our relationship with God and hold onto him. January's birthstone is the garnet. Let this stone remind you to keep God's word implanted within your spirit.
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