Monthly Archives: November 2015

November 28, 2015

Posted on November 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 91:9-10 If you make the Most High your dwelling— even the Lord, who is my refuge— then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. The first time I used the NIV translation for reading … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2015

Posted on November 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? This is an extremely important little passage … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” I was really taken off guard by the Japanese translation of this verse. The traditional English … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Once again we have a passage where the Japanese seems much richer than the English. Rendered in English, the Japanese says, “Wait in hope/wait … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 3:5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. The preface to this Psalm says it was written when David was fleeing from his son Absalom. It’s hard to imagine what it would be … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:20 “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” I chose this verse reading the English, … Continue reading →

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November 21, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:12 “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” I have … Continue reading →

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November 20, 2015

Posted on November 20, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 28:9 “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2015

Posted on November 20, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 22:13 “Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave to Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” We all have a … Continue reading →

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