Tag Archives: assurance

Prayer, Pride, and Humility; June 27, 2018

Posted on June 29, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 18:1, 14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; February 17, 2018

Posted on February 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 24:7 “I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.” Here we have … Continue reading →

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Belonging; February 6, 2018

Posted on February 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Everyone has a fundamental need to be acknowledged, to … Continue reading →

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Fear; January 22, 2018

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Probably every person alive … Continue reading →

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Anxiety; September 24, 2017

Posted on September 28, 2017 by jgarrott

Job 3:25-26 “What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.” One of the important characteristics of Job is his honesty. He … Continue reading →

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God’s Righteousness; September 18, 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:8 “You have kept your promise because you are righteous.” Most of this chapter is a recounting of Israel’s history, and this statement to the Lord is at the foundation of it all. The Jews here are proclaiming that … Continue reading →

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God’s Instruments; July 23, 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:30 But the child’s mother said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. This story illustrates something that is very common, but which … Continue reading →

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Boasting; July 19, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:11 The king of Israel answered, “Tell him: ‘One who puts on his armor should not boast like one who takes it off.’ ” Now that’s a snappy comeback! It was obviously a proverb of the day, but … Continue reading →

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October 6, 2016

Posted on October 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Mark 9:23, 29 “If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” … He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” I have always loved the father’s exclamation in verse 24, but just now what … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2016

Posted on March 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Genesis 25:21 Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. This verse would be easy to pass over, but it expresses a very … Continue reading →

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