Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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Jesus is our daily sacrifice, our constant advocate before the Father. As His temple, we must protect our bodies and hearts from worldly corruption. Let us live as He lived—pure, surrendered, and faithful.
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When we glimpse the fiery throne of Heaven, like Daniel did, we can’t help but tremble in awe. God is mighty, ancient, and full of glory—yet He chooses to love us. Let that truth shake your soul and draw you to worship with holy reverence.
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Daniel was faithful, trustworthy, and responsible. David longed for God’s commands. How do we become like them? By pursuing God’s presence, letting Him refine us, and living in His Word daily. In doing so, we are strengthened, filled with joy, and made ready to stand firm through any storm.
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Like Belshazzar, our lives will be weighed in God’s balance. Will we be found lacking or secure in Christ? Jesus is our escape from wickedness and our hope in trial.
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After being humbled and restored, King Nebuchadnezzar boldly proclaimed his gratitude to God to the entire world. Like Peter, he didn’t keep quiet—he testified. On this Thanksgiving, let us be bold in proclaiming our own testimony of what God has done and is doing. Gratitude is meant to be shared!
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Like David, Daniel, and his friends, we can face any fire with peace and joy when we know God personally. His Word sustains us through every trial, anchoring our hearts in truth and filling us with strength that no flame can consume.
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Even in the darkest valleys, God is there—revealing hidden things and turning fear into faith. The light of His presence transforms darkness into conquered ground when we trust and seek Him.
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Ezekiel’s vision of the river of life points us to Jesus—the Living Water who heals, restores, and brings life wherever He flows. Follow Him deeper, and let His Spirit carry you from wading in the shallows to swimming in His goodness.
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Godly wisdom outweighs worldly wealth. Proverbs 28:11 reminds us not to trust in riches but to value the insight found in God’s Word.
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We were once foreigners, unworthy to enter God’s holy sanctuary. But through Jesus, we are made new—our hearts circumcised, our lives surrendered. Now, as citizens of Heaven, we walk in covenant, cleansed by His blood and born again into a living hope and a priceless, eternal inheritance.