Monthly Archives: May 2014

May 10, 2014

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:13 Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps. Righteousness, that is, right living, is inextricably connected with God and a good relationship with Him. The Japanese translates the second half of this verse as, “Righteousness … Continue reading →

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May 9, 2014

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Psalm 84:5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. The NIV does a disservice by translating this as “hearts set on pilgrimage.” The Japanese sticks much closer to the Hebrew by saying, … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2014

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Psalm 75:2 You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly.” Time is a difficult subject. Scientifically speaking it is entirely objective, yet our perception of it is highly subjective. Each of us inhabits a specific … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2014

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Psalm 71:17-18 Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:5-6 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Families are … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The Psalmist got it right as to why to … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:2-3 O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Here we have what are perhaps the two most attractive things about God: He hears prayer and … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:6-7 The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at him, saying, “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” There are … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. It is interesting how the Lord gives us practicums in what He speaks to us. I’m preaching Sunday … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way, so that I may show him the salvation of God. 40 years ago I learned this verse in the King James translation set to music: “Who … Continue reading →

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