Tag Archives: being used by God

January 24, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017 by jgarrott

James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” This was … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2016

Posted on November 28, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 14:12 Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. The whole issue of spiritual gifts can be a real can of worms from the human perspective. I think … Continue reading →

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November 6, 2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 9:34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and tidy up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. Peter’s focus was on Jesus, first and last and in the middle. We get all caught up in … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:11 “…guilty men, whose own strength is their god.” This snippet of description is astounding, really. For one thing, it is a marvelous use of words, painting a vivid description with a minimum of effort. We all know of … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 1:19-20 “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Verse 18 of … Continue reading →

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July 18, 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 108:6 Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered. This goes against my grain, but right now the turn of phrase in the NIV strikes me as a prayer to be … Continue reading →

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May 13, 2016

Posted on May 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. This basic understanding was at the foundation of David’s life. He went through a lot and he did a lot, but he was aware that … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2016

Posted on March 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Judges 16:28 Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.” This is an interesting … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jgarrott

Judges 6:14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” This is a very powerful Scripture for those who, like Gideon, have their … Continue reading →

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