Category Archives: encouragement

God’s Light Through Us; December 6, 2017

Posted on December 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Isaiah 60:1,-3 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. This is a very famous passage, and we … Continue reading →

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Shepherding; December 5, 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. The Bible gives us many word pictures of God, but … Continue reading →

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Bearing Light; December 4, 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. This verse applies to everyone without the hope of eternal life in Christ … Continue reading →

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Interpreting the Bible; December 3, 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:26-27 He will call out to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.’ I will also appoint him my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. This Psalm is taken as Messianic … Continue reading →

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Prophets and Prophecy; December 2, 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. I think the reason this verse is widely seen as Messianic is that many of … Continue reading →

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Good and Evil; December 1, 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 3:5 “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” It’s fascinating that the devil’s temptation in the Garden of Eden is still operative … Continue reading →

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Singing to God; November 30, 2017

Posted on December 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 135:3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant. The differences in translation between the NIV and the Japanese aren’t drastic, but they’re very interesting. In the first place, the … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Christ; November 29, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 132:13-16 For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling: “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it— I will bless her with abundant … Continue reading →

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Sleep; November 28, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— … Continue reading →

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God’s Law; November 27, 2017

Posted on December 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. When we think about God’s supply we generally think about material things, but here the Psalmist brings out that God supplies peace as well. … Continue reading →

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