Tag Archives: assurance

Wisdom; January 29, 2026

Posted on January 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:104 I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. The majority of this section made me think, “Conceited, much?” However, the focus is indeed on the reality that it is listening to God that gives us true … Continue reading →

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Being Heard by God; January 23, 2026

Posted on January 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:9 The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. I think it’s important to notice that this Psalm is attributed to David. At first, he seems like a bit of a drama queen, talking about how much he cries … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Assurance; December 27, 2025

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Once again we have a passage that I could essentially quote verbatim, but God can speak through the familiar as well as through the new. This particular verse was set … Continue reading →

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Faith; December 13, 2025

Posted on December 14, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:14 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.’” By this point, I would imagine that even Jeremiah was tired of hearing wonderful promises from God, … Continue reading →

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Hope; December 12, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:13 Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well.I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. I learned this verse, set to music, over 50 years ago, and it … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; December 1, 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:5 “And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together.For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” There are many passages in the Bible that preclude the idea of a “secret rapture.” You can’t get any more definite … Continue reading →

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Trials; November 12. 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. It’s … Continue reading →

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Joy; September 11, 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. The women’s joy here is something Jesus talked about in the Upper Room Discourse. “So with you: now is … 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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Advice; July 22, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. I almost didn’t keep reading, after hitting this first verse in today’s passage. Not all advice is wise, or righteous, or honest, but a refusal … Continue reading →

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