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THE CHOSEN ONES Poem Devotional

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August 6
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For my people will live as long as trees, and my chosen ones will have time to enjoy their hard-won games. They will not work in vain, and their children will not be doomed to misfortune. – Isaiah 65:22-23(NLT)
THE CHOSEN ONES
A poem and essay by ILMA
All of God’s people will live as long as trees
They will be delivered and always be free
They will have time to enjoy their hard-won games
All their faithfulness and perseverance will not be in vain.
The Chosen ones will be rooted in God’s word
They will never be corrupted by this world
The people of God will not be doomed to disaster
They will be blessed and will enjoy life ever after.
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I just watched a movie about the Jewish people who were the victims of Hitler’s atrocity. It is about a Hungarian-Jewish man who was able to save many Jewish from the hands of the Germans by posing as one of them. The movie’s title was “Walking with the Enemy.” I am always fascinated about the stories of war especially the Jewish captivity and annihilation by the Germans. I think it shows the hand of God in their fate in the second world war. I’d like to think that we live in a constant spiritual battle just like in a war where we are targeted constantly. God promises many things to those whom he has chosen.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for choosing me to be one of your people.
REFLECTION
How can you repay back God’s faithfulness to you?
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LIVE AS LONG AS TREES Poem Devotional

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July 2                                                                            The Power of God’s Word
For my people will live as long as trees, and my chosen ones will have time to enjoy their hard-won gains. Isaiah 65:22(NLT)
LIVE AS LONG AS TREES
A poem and essay by ILMA
A tree that has grown deep roots will live long
No one can kill it without being so strong
Dig it up from its core or they’ll come again
Leaves come back with the sun and rain.
Like trees, believers will have time to flourish
Take pleasure from how much you are nourished
Despite all the hard work you put into your life
Enjoy your harvest and give up the fight.
Since I was a child, I have always basked in the beauty of various trees around me. I wrote a song when I was fourteen, describing a tree that was very thick. I love trees. Trees have many uses but mainly as lumber. Houses are made from mostly lumber.
Trees are mentioned many times in many books of the bible. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was surrounded by trees. Zaccheus the tax collector, who wasn’t tall enough had to climb a tree to watch Jesus as he taught. Isaiah likens a believer’s life to trees. They will live as long as trees. They are deeply rooted in the truth and promises of God. They will be given time to enjoy their hard-won gains.
PRAYER
Lord, nourish me with your truth.
REFLECTION
How deep is your foundation in Christ?