Category Archives: encouragement

Respecting God; April 24, 2018

Posted on April 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Malachi 1:14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my … Continue reading →

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Receiving and Acting on the Word; April 23, 2018

Posted on April 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 12:10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as … Continue reading →

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Prayer; April 22, 2018

Posted on April 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 10:1 Ask the Lord for rain in the springtime; it is the Lord who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone. One significant background detail is important in … Continue reading →

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Hope; April 21, 2018

Posted on April 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. I have written on this verse several times, but every time I read it, it hits me … Continue reading →

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Expecting Great Things of God; April 20, 2018

Posted on April 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:6 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?” declares the Lord Almighty. We forget that God is never surprised. … Continue reading →

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Repentance; April 19, 2918

Posted on April 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Zechariah 3:3-4 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. The angel said to those who were standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes.” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have taken away … Continue reading →

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Focusing on the Spiritual; April 18, 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:5 “This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.” The people here were understandably discouraged, because they were confronted daily with ruins that either needed … Continue reading →

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Having Enough; April 17, 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Haggai 1:5-6 Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on … Continue reading →

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Delight; April 16, 2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” I learned a different translation … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the Lord; April 15, 2018

Posted on April 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. This is a very famous verse, but what is shocking is the context. I had no memory … Continue reading →

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