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June 22, 2026

STOMART -Straight From My Heart

STOMART Daily Devotional

"Let Them Live"

By: Rev. A. Clementina Williams-Johnson, III

"And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?" - Exodus 1:18 (NIV)

Whenever a person senses danger, he or she does everything within their powers to prevent it. In trying to prevent the danger, they become very drastic and more protective. They can do anything at this point without any hesitation. Their goal is to prevent what is about to be unfolded, and that could even lead to death.

Is there something you are preventing from happening that requires the life of someone? Will you continue on this journey just to satisfy your ego, to please family members or tradition? Do you think you will find peace after taking a life or the reason for a life to be snatched into thin air? Be careful on the move you make.

Pharaoh was trying to prevent the prophecy of Jesus' mandate to redeem mankind from their sins by ensuring no male child survives so that Jesus won't be born. He gave an instruction to the Hebrew midwives to kill all the male children when they were helping the Hebrew women to give birth. The Hebrew midwives feared Yahweh over this powerful king. They did not think what would happen to them when they disobeyed the king. Their focus was obedience to God's word, :Thy shall not kill" and not an instruction from man.

This should be an example for your everyday life in obedience to Yahweh's word instead of what traditions or the world requires of you against the word of God. The word of Yahweh must always be honoured no matter what. Let the truth live, let the people of God live because no matter whatever you do, there will always be another version or vessel to be used for the glorification of Yahweh.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I surrender to you. Kill the spirit of desire to destroy lives by the things I do and, say, which are contradictions to your will. This I have prayed in Jesus' name. Amen.

Remain blessed always because of Christ.

June 17, 2026

STOMART - Straight From My Heart

STOMART Daily Devotional

"Stand Firm"

By: Rev. A. Clementina Williams-Johnson, III

"but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." - Matthew 24:13 (NIV)

How are you? What is going through your mind at this point? Look around you. Have you observed what is going on around you? Jesus spoke to His disciples about the End Times, and He wanted you and I to also be aware. Therefore, it was written and recorded in scripture.

Jesus foretold that before the end of time riches, there will be many false prophets claiming that they are the Christ and will deceived many, there will be wars and rumors of wars, nations will fight against nations, famines and earthquakes will be in various places, people will be persecuted and be put to death, people will turn away from the faith, and because of the wickedness, people love for Him will grow cold. But this will not be the end.

One thing stands out after Jesus said all of what would happen. He encouraged the disciples, you and I, to stand firm to the end because those will be the ones that will be saved. Your faith in Him should not be shaken when you are persecuted for doing what is right, nor give up on Christ when things do not seem to be working out for you. In fact, it is the time your faith in Christ is really tested. Your love for Him should be proven at this point as you would do for your earthly or human love.

To stand firm for Christ requires that you deny yourself from many things for Christ's sake. To stand firm is to say yes when it is yes while others are saying no. To stand firm requires becoming abandoned by loved ones because of your stance for Christ. Yes, to stand firm requires the grace of Yahweh, which you can have if you ask Him. Stand Firm, don't let your faith in Christ be a question. Stand Firm.

Prayer
Oh, Heavenly Father, thank you. To stand against the world for your sake requires your grace. Please give me your grace to stand against the world as you did when you were on earth. In Jesus' name, I have prayed with thanksgiving. Amen.

Remain blessed always because of Christ.

June 15, 2026

STOMART - Straight From My Heart

STOMART Daily Devotional

"Your Authority Will Be Questioned"

By: Rev. A. Clementina Williams-Johnson, III

"And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?" - Matthew 21:23

Why do you get angry each time when your authority is questioned by man? Have you not read the Holy One, the Creator of the universe, Jesus Christ was also questioned by men, and His authority is still being questioned on a daily basis? Yes, He was, and He is still being questioned. What was the intent of the question, and how did Jesus respond to such a question?

The chief priest and elders of the people approached Jesus and questioned His authority when He began to teach the people in the temple. In their minds, they felt Jesus was not qualified to teach. According to them, He did not meet their requirements. Secondly, what runs through my mind, probably they think how can a stranger walk into their temple to teach without being authorized by them. Thirdly, they knew within themselves that Jesus was the authority and His presence showcase authority.

Jesus was authority and, as one who has wisdom and knew all things, used His wisdom to respond to them by allowing them to defeat the question posed to Him. Jesus asked them to answer His question, where John's baptism came from, and then He would respond to their question. They knew if they had responded that it came from heaven, they would be asked why did they not believe John and if they said from human, they was afraid what the people would do to them because the people believed John was a prophet. Therefore, they said they did not know. Jesus also told them He won't answer their question.

Wisdom must be used at all times when your authority given to you by the Lord Jesus Christ is questioned. Anger nor hatred can solve anything. Remember, the word of Yahweh says in Proverbs 15:1, a soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. This should be your guarding rod.

Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for giving me authority to do what I need to do for the Kingdom. May I always use wisdom to confront foolishness. May your Holy Spirit guide me through the process. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Remain blessed always because of Christ.