Monthly Archives: July 2014

July 9, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning?” Sinners are always trying to run and/or hide from God, when … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:2 O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. This is certainly a heartfelt prayer, and an appropriate one for any believer when times are difficult. … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2014

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Isaiah 32:8 But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. For once the NIV is downright poetic, in a very defensible translation. The Japanese says “high quality” where the NIV says “noble,” and that is … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2014

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Once again we have a greatly comforting statement … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.” Once again, in the middle … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. Verse 3 of this chapter (You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.) is … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 24:16 From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I waste away, I waste away! Woe to me! The treacherous betray! With treachery the treacherous betray!” When drawing up this … Continue reading →

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July 2, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 16:5 In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it– one from the house of David– one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness. It’s very interesting to find … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him – the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord The Spirit of … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 1:27-28 Zion will be redeemed with justice, her penitent ones with righteousness. But rebels and sinners will both be broken, and those who forsake the Lord will perish. Verse 18 of this chapter (“Though your sins are like scarlet…”) … Continue reading →

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