Monthly Archives: February 2018

Speaking for God; February 26, 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.” Here we have a reinforcement of Ezekiel’s commission from the Lord. God … Continue reading →

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Hearing Ears; February 25, 2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:7 “But the house of Israel is not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to me, for the whole house of Israel is hardened and obstinate.” It’s hardly very encouraging for God to … Continue reading →

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Faithful Preaching; February 24, 2018

Posted on February 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 2:7-8 “You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious house; open … Continue reading →

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Information; February 23, 2018

Posted on February 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” God isn’t stingy with information, but He knows what we need to know and what we don’t, and one … Continue reading →

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Choices; February 22, 2018

Posted on February 23, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:39 “I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them.” Fearing God is a strange thing. If we fail to … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; February 21, 2018

Posted on February 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:14 “I will satisfy the priests with abundance, and my people will be filled with my bounty,” declares the Lord. Sometimes the more literal Japanese translation is interesting. In this case, it says, “I will satisfy the souls of … Continue reading →

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Drawing Close to God; February 20, 2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 30:21 “‘Who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’ declares the Lord.” This verse is talking about leaders, but to me this line is a challenge to every believer. Where the NIV says “devote himself,” … Continue reading →

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Punishment; February 19, 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 30:11 “I will discipline you but only with justice; I will not let you go entirely unpunished.” God is too good a father not to punish when it is needed. He doesn’t punish any of us as severely as … Continue reading →

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Close to God; February 18, 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” God’s timing is very interesting, and perfect. I had no idea what I would be preaching on today when I made up this … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; February 17, 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 24:7 “I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.” Here we have … Continue reading →

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