Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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Today’s One Year Bible Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:1–6:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:7; Psalm 47:1–9; Proverbs 22:16 Today we see the “teacher” Solomon lamenting about life. Perhaps he is a great teacher by showing us what not to do! His thoughts were worldly, and he sought the things of this world for joy and satisfaction—only to find none.…
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“our hearts ache, but we always have joy… We have nothing, and yet we have everything.” (2 Corinthians 6:4–10, NLT)
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“And God has given us this task of reconciling people to Him… So we are Christ’s ambassadors” (2 Corinthians 5:11–21, NLT)
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We will laugh at fear and charge forward in the mission He assigns us (Job 39:22, 24).
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“So let us seek God in everything we say and do. Let us be the “fragile clay jars containing this (His) great treasure” (2 Corinthians 4:7, NLT)
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“But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away” (2 Corinthians 3:16)
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“Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember You—.” (Psalm 42:6, NLT)