Tag Archives: being used by God

Obeying God; July 24, 2026

Posted on July 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 1:7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.” The calling of Jeremiah was a major event in the history of … Continue reading →

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Time and Eternity; July 18, 2026

Posted on July 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm will bring justice to the nations.The islands will look to me and wait in hope for my arm. The chapter as a whole stresses the impermanence of the material world, but … Continue reading →

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The Way of a Disciple; July 17, 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. There are some who would say this passage is Messianic, but … Continue reading →

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God’s Individual Plans; July 16, 2026

Posted on July 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:1 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations:Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. There are several things worthy of our attention and meditation in this verse. The first is of minor significance … Continue reading →

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Jealousy; June 25, 2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:2 “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. Jealousy is a deep-seated human problem. It inspired the first recorded murder, when Cain killed Abel in Genesis 4. That, however, is no … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God; June 15, 2026

Posted on June 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:5 “No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.” This was a pivotal moment, not only in the history of the Jewish people but in the … Continue reading →

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Gifts; June 9, 2026

Posted on June 10, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. The things expressed in this verse are central to being a successful disciple of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Truth; April 29, 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 15:26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.” Two things strike me from this verse. The first is that the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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Speaking God’s Words; April 13, 2026

Posted on April 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 12:11-12 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” This whole … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; April 10, 2026

Posted on April 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 2:16-17 “No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream … Continue reading →

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