Tag Archives: anticipation

Plans; October 21, 2026

Posted on October 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. This is something we all need to keep in mind. It’s not at all bad to plan and dream, but we need to … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Return; October 10, 2026

Posted on October 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,    but I have put my hope in your word. This brings to mind the many people who are eagerly looking forward to Christ’s return. On social media and in conversations, the … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; June 30, 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” This is about as literal a “calling” as is recorded in the whole Bible! It is a … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; December 11, 2025

Posted on December 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:6 “There will be a day when watchmen cry out    on the hills of Ephraim,‘Come, let us go up to Zion,    to the Lord our God.’” This was a pretty shocking prophecy at the time, for two reasons. The first was that Jeremiah was … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Joy; September 6, 2025

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. This passage is so familiar that I could pretty well quote all 12 verses from memory, and I’ve not only written, I’ve preached on this particular verse. However, familiarity indeed … Continue reading →

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Dread; June 17, 2025

Posted on June 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 64:1 Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;    protect my life from the threat of the enemy. For once, the ESV translation really struck me. The second half of the verse says, “Preserve my life from dread of … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia; December 6, 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:18 “Forget the former things;    do not dwell on the past.” Recently I have read that nostalgia was long considered a very negative thing, but today we speak of “the good old days.” We have a song about it, Those … Continue reading →

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Anticipation; December 3, 2024

Posted on December 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;    from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. What follows is a glorious description of the Messiah and His kingdom, so beautiful that it has caught the imagination of people down through … Continue reading →

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Aging; October 25, 2024

Posted on October 26, 2024 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember your Creator    in the days of your youth,before the days of trouble come    and the years approach when you will say,    “I find no pleasure in them”— The first part of this is excellent advice, but everything that follows, all the way … Continue reading →

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Optimism; October 14, 2024

Posted on October 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:43 He brought out his people with rejoicing,    his chosen ones with shouts of joy. This Psalm is another one of many that recount the history of Israel, but in contrast to some of the others, it focuses entirely on … Continue reading →

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