Tag Archives: assurance

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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January 25, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:25-26 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. There is a major difference between the Japanese and … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2014

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Romans is loaded with familiar, wonderful verses, and chapter … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2014

Posted on May 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? In Japanese, “confidence” is written with characters that mean “self belief.” When I am teaching English to Japanese, I tell them I … Continue reading →

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