Category Archives: encouragement

October 3, 2016

Posted on October 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” In the time of His greatest trial, Jesus still gave valuable instruction for the benefit of all who … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Of all the “signs” listed in this chapter, this is the one that rings … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2016

Posted on October 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” This is one of Jesus’ flat statements that we have a lot of trouble accepting. Those who go whole hog on it tend to have faith … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2016

Posted on October 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:1-3 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2016

Posted on October 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 19:13 Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. The implication from the text that we have is that this … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:23 After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. We often overlook the many references to Jesus praying. It might seem counter-intuitive that Jesus would pray, since He was – and is … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” For most thoughtful believers, these … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jgarrott

09/26 Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is dearly loved, but at the same time it sets such a high standard that it causes quite a … Continue reading →

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September 25, 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in … Continue reading →

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September 24, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:1-3 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Then the Lord replied: “Write … Continue reading →

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