AT THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT: DAILY DEVOTIONAL

By Dr. SHARON A LEWIS

I started writing this 365-day devotional, At the Hem of His Garment." when my cousin was stabbed 3 times in the chest. After having died 10 times, God saw fit for him to live. After experiencing the loss of loved ones in such a short period of time, I felt so affected that I had to do something. Since I am not a medical doctor, I could not do anything but pray. Then I thought that it was a good time for me to read the Bible in a committed, organized way and assemble all of the scriptures that I had on sticky notes. Experiencing my own highs and lows, this devotional was more for me than anybody. I always write for me, to me, by me. I've listened to many pastors who gave the warning that when you set out to do God's work, a legion of devils devise a plan to "Take you out of this life." Over this last year I experienced the confidence of Elijah as he prayed at Mt. Carmel to rain down fire to burn up the stones, the altar, the wood, the bull, and lap up the water. I was fed by ravens. I collected the daily portion of manna, but got greedy like the children of Israel. I wanted to build a large barn to hold all my goods. God had to take the goods, and remind me that he said, to go out each morning to get one day's worth of food.Like Isaac I asked, where is the sacrifice? At times, I was the sacrifice. I had to listen very closely for God to say, "I will provide the offering." I prayed for and discovered the ram in the bush. I saw God hang men on a scaffold that they erected in their front yard to hang me. Haman is still alive. I recited Job's affirmation, "My redeemer lives."Unfortunately, I had to let some people go because they were about to sell me for 30 pieces of silver. My own demons were at the hem of my garment and, parading around my house. I prayed Paul's prayer of healing, and heard God say, "My Grace is Sufficient for Thee." Nathan told King David, "It was you," and he told me the same thing on a couple of occasions. And like David, I repented asking for a clean heart and a renewed right spirit.When my patience and long-suffering were being tested, I wrote a blog titled, "I am not Joseph, I am not Job, and I am not Jesus." I experienced the pain that Samson felt when his eyes were burned out of his head. Unfortunately, I had a few Jezebel moments saying, "If it's the last thing I do.....!!!!!" Jezebel is on the loose, but fortunately, God is on the thrown, were words spoken by one of my former pastors.Job's wife said, "Curse God and Die." I acknowledged, understood, but could not co-sign on her disrespecting God when she uttered the powerful words; however, she knew that only God could have allowed that attack on Job. She knew that Satan was powerless. I don't quite know if God asked Satan, "Have you considered my servant Sharon?" I would like to think that my blatant mistakes leading to some uncomfortable lifestyle modifications were not the result of a card game between God and Satan. I read King David's last instructions for Solomon. He wanted to ensure that Solomon had a peaceful kingdom, therefore, some people had to disappear or they were always going to be a threat.At times I felt like Esau instead of Jacob. Eating a pot of stew immediately, unfortunately was more pleasurable and quenched my appetite sooner than waiting for my birthright. Then, I was reminded of the nails in His hands and feet. That thought can put you on the right track very quickly.Writing and publishing this devotional took a little over 365-days. I approached this devotional knowing that I was going to discover verses that I never heard, and knowing that I would certainly have a deeper revelation of His greatness. I fully expected to enlarge my relationship with Him. As if our relationship was not close enough, I wanted to lay At the Hem of His Garment to listen.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 173114055X
• ISBN13: 9781731140555
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.0" x 8.0"