WHEN YOU STEP INTO WATER Poem Devotional

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May 25
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It was harvest season, and the Jordan was overflowing its banks. But as soon as the feet of the priests who were carrying the Ark touched the water at the river’s edge, the water above that point began backing up a great distance away. -Joshua 3:15-16(NLT)
WHEN YOU STEP INTO WATER
A poem and essay by ILMA
When Peter saw Jesus walking on water amidst the storm
He wanted to follow Christ but fears started to form
As soon as he cried to him for help, he grabbed Peter
Will you trust God completely and step into the water?
When you take your step into obedience to Christ
You will see miracles and breakthroughs come into your life
Are you willing to take the step even amidst difficulties?
Will you decide to obey despite your fears and frailties?
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There were major miracles that God used water to show his people his power. There was the River Jordan crossing of the Ark of the Covenant in the book of Joshua, the deliverance of Israelites from the Egyptians at the Red Sea in Exodus, the walking on water of Jesus amidst the storm and making Peter walk on water, the turning of the water(river) into blood by Moses was his first public miracle just as Jesus’ first public miracle was the turning water into wine at thee wedding at Cana. When we take a step into the water, we experience the impossible.
PRAYER
Give me courage to take the first step into the water, Lord.
REFLECTION
When did you take a step into the water amidst a storm of life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

NO EVIL WILL CONQUER GOD’S PEOPLE Poem Devotional

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May 17
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If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. -Psalm91:9(NLT)
NO EVIL WILL CONQUER GOD’S PEOPLE
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you run to the one true God, he will give you refuge
Believe in him and no one can really crush you
If you make Jesus your shelter and sanctuary
You will overcome sin and have victory.
Everything is created by God and he has power
You need not be afraid for the enemy will cower
There is no other shelter safer than the Almighty
Remember to abide in him so you will have security.
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There is really nowhere safe in this world we live in. There is so much noise, disorder and
greed surrounding us. The bible says that as long as we are living in this place, we will have trouble. We, humans like to think that we are able to take care of ourselves and protect us from evil around us. The truth is, the devil is the ruler of this world (John 12:31). So as long as we are alive, we will have struggles being good because the world’s standard is all about selfishness, greed and control.
The bible gives us another alternative to thrive in this world. Run to the one true God for shelter because he will ensure you protection.
PRAYER
Thank you for protecting those who seek you Lord.
REFLECTION
Why do you think that people don’t run to God even though we know he can protect us?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com