the Beggar and the Diamond

A favorite story of mine that continues to reveal hidden wisdom as I age. I believe that Ramu represents living free from material wants and needs. He suffers and understands that suffering is something that one with faith in God simply endures; as opposed to avoids.

I believe he sometimes, when feeling helpless, wants more from God but knows he is only what God has given him and is once again grateful for life. 

Only a poor old beggar could curse God for his condition and then in the next breath repent and give thanks for still having at least the gift of good eyesight. Accepting one’s role in life, though others may question God’s favor or disfavor placed on you, is this story’s lesson. Ramu is a soul aware of his role and his God.

And that big, glittering diamond could be the very thing that distracts so many of us from God's grace and steers us toward chasing and worshiping that false and temporary God; money.

The Parable of the Beggar and the Diamond