Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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Discover the “Kingdom Habits” in 1 Thessalonians 5—a goldmine of spiritual gems that teach us how to stay awake, prepared, and rooted in Christ as we await His return.
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Live a life that pleases God—rooted, humble, and fruitful. Like Jeremiah and Paul taught, when we walk faithfully, work quietly, and sow righteousness, God Himself waters our lives and crowns us with abundance.
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Proverbs 25:2 tells us that it is God’s privilege to conceal things and our honor to search them out. Like a treasure hunt with Jesus, every moment of seeking Him reveals new gems of knowledge—truths that refine us, humble us, and shape us into His likeness. The treasures of God’s wisdom aren’t found in pride…
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When a baby takes its first steps, it’s expected that they’ll stumble. A loving parent doesn’t scold—they cheer, pick them up, and encourage them forward. Paul teaches us in 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 that this is how we are to guide others in faith.
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We don’t just pray to the unknown—we commune with the Living Christ. When we pause to listen and write what He speaks, prayer becomes interaction. The Holy Spirit teaches us, guides us, and fills our words with wisdom and grace, so that our lives reflect Him in every moment.
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Jeremiah warns that death slips through broken windows, stealing joy, identity, and calling. Too often, false voices offer shallow peace while the house crumbles—yet the Lord still knocks, saying, “Here I am.” Will we let Him in?
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Like Jeremiah, we are called to be testers of metals—examining hearts under the Spirit’s guidance, exposing impurities, and pointing people to God’s refining fire. True transformation doesn’t come from us, but through the Spirit who convicts, purifies, and makes all things new.
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Christ in us is the greatest treasure of all—the mystery revealed, the hope of glory. He lives within our hearts, filling us with His Spirit and adorning us with eternal gems of knowledge that we will carry into eternity.
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From galaxies beyond our sight to the breath in our lungs, God holds all creation together. Colossians 1 reminds us that He created everything seen and unseen — and still invites us to call Him Father.
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When Isaiah and Jeremiah were called, both felt unworthy and inadequate. Yet God touched their mouths, cleansed their hearts, and sent them with His Word. We too may feel weak, but God equips those He calls. He turns our tears into testimony and our humility into strength.
Gems of Knowledge 