Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
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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.
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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.
Gems of Knowledge 