Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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One of the hardest lessons we learn in life is that not everyone who appears kind is. As I spent time with the Lord, He impressed this warning upon my heart: “Beware of the deceivers, sheep in wolves’ clothing. They may look sweet and innocent, but will devour you as soon as you turn around.…
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Why would a loving God say no? As I’ve been learning to trust the Lord more deeply, He reminded me of something that completely changed my perspective. He gently spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart: “I never say no to punish you. I say no when it is for your good or the…
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Have you ever wondered how to help someone whose life seems to be falling apart? As the Lord has been taking me on a journey of how to better help those who are hurting around me, the Holy Spirit gently said: “How do you restore someone who is broken? Love and truth. That’s the only…
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How much light do you have? God challenged me with these questions as my Gem of Knowledge today: “How much light do you have? How much oil do you have? How bright do you keep your lamp burning? Enough for others to come to the light or just enough to barely see for yourself? Who…
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Have you ever noticed that darkness doesn’t have to be invited? It seems to creep into our lives naturally. The problem is that darkness doesn’t need our permission to grow. It only needs us to stop intentionally filling ourselves with the Light. God reminded me of this in today’s Gem of Knowledge: “Darkness will consume…
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When we hear the words spiritual warfare, one of two things often happens. Some people scoff at it as though it isn’t real, while others immediately picture dramatic battles between good and evil. The truth is, neither response gives us a complete biblical picture. Spiritual warfare is real, and it must be acknowledged if we expect…
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Have you ever wondered if your faithfulness is making any difference? Sometimes it can feel like we’re fighting an uphill battle with very little to show for it. That is why today’s Gem is so encouraging. “Keep fighting the good fight. You never know who you might rescue along the way. Amen.” We may never…
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Discouragement has a way of quietly working its way into our hearts. It rarely announces itself all at once. But God reminds us in today’s Gem: “You will only be defeated if you give up on Me and doing what is right. Don’t give up. Amen.” If you’re feeling weary today, don’t mistake weariness for…
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Praying for the hurting is one thing… Praying for those who have hurt us is something else entirely. Yet that’s exactly what Jesus calls us to do. today’s Gem: “Pray for your enemies. They may turn from their evil ways, and so may you.” Praying for our enemies may be one of the hardest things…
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One thing I’ve learned over the years is that when the Lord continues repeating the same message, I need to stop and pay close attention. For the past seven devotionals, every Gem He has given me has pointed back to the same theme: caring for those who are hurting. Seven days. One message. I don’t…
Gems of Knowledge 