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Revelation 21:18 - The material of the wall was jasper…
Revelation 21:19 - … the first foundation stone was jasper…

In describing the new heaven, the apostle John tells of how the walls, foundation, and streets are made of precious stones and metals. One of these stones is jasper. Jasper is a beautiful stone but also a pretty common one. I was given a piece of jasper a week ago as a reminder of heaven and the promises we have as Christians. I decided to put it in my pocket and carry it every day with me. Whenever I put my hand in my pocket and feel the stone I’m reminded of heaven. I’m also reminded of something else…

When our Lord Jesus Christ taught us how to pray he said we ought to pray, “Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” God’s will is always done in heaven. To me that means that when his will is done on earth, we have a little piece of heaven here on earth. With so much aridity filling this life it is nice to think we can have a little piece of heaven while we’re here. So that little piece of jasper in my pocket reminds me of heaven, and then it reminds me to pray that His will be done, and then I feel a little better knowing He is in control and I’ve got my little piece of heaven in my pocket, here on earth.