Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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When we abandon God and mock His ways, it grieves His heart as a father watching a rebellious child defile his home. Yet He still pleads with us: “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at My word” (Isaiah 66:2, NLT). The…
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When life feels unfair and the wicked seem to prosper, remember this: their success is fleeting, but God’s promises are eternal. He holds your hand, strengthens your heart, and leads you to a glorious destiny. And when you go to Him, He will answer, giving comfort, perspective, and understanding. That is our unshakable hope. 💎
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God calls us to rescue those who are “staggering to their death” (Proverbs 24:11). We cannot excuse ourselves or turn away. His love compels us to act — to speak truth in love, to point people to Jesus, their Mediator and Savior. It may be hard, it may be awkward, but God goes with us.…
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First God mends the fences between Himself and us, then He restores the fences in our homes and families — and from there, the light of Christ shines outward. This is the true fast He desires: not outward ritual, but inward obedience that makes us a rebuilder of walls and restorer of homes. (Isaiah 58:12)
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God promises His people, “I will rebuild you with precious jewels and make your foundations from lapis lazuli. I will make your towers of sparkling rubies, your gates of shining gems, and your walls of precious stones” (Isaiah 54:11–12, NLT). What a picture of His redeeming love! He takes what was storm-battered and broken and…
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He enters into our hearts — His holy temple — and fills us with His Spirit, shining from within like radiant light through crystal. What an amazing gift! What an amazing God! 💎 Oh, that He would love us enough to die for us… and then save us again and again.
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When the floodwaters rise and it feels like the world is against us, remember: Jesus is the One who reaches down into the storm, takes hold of our hand, and pulls us up. Just as He rescued Peter from the waves, so His mercy rescues us. “Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love…
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In this new year of the Lord, we are reminded that no one compares to our God — the One True King who creates, carries, and crowns His people. He calls each of us to rise into our purpose, fit perfectly into His body, and walk in the glorious hope He promises. The trumpet sounds:…
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Last night at dusk we stepped into a new year of the Lord. The shofar sounded — the King is coming. Awake, repent, and return, for He goes before us, leveling mountains, scattering enemies, and filling His people with love, power, and life. This is not the turning of man’s calendar — it is the…
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I was once dead in my sins, but God, rich in mercy, rescued me and carried me to safety. “You are precious to Me. You are honored, and I love you” (Isaiah 43:4). No other power compares to Jesus, who gave His life so we could live. By grace we are saved — created anew…
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