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The Fear of the Lord; July 5, 2026

Posted on July 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:10-11 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,    nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;the Lord delights in those who fear him,    who put their hope in his unfailing love. Recast into modern terms, verse 10 would come out something like, … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; July 4, 2026

Posted on July 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:14-15 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God,    fulfill your vows to the Most High,and call on me in the day of trouble;    I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” In this Psalm God makes it very clear that He doesn’t need us, in any sense … Continue reading →

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Civic Morality; July 3, 2026

Posted on July 4, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” From around 1980 … Continue reading →

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Appearance; July 2, 2026

Posted on July 3, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This … Continue reading →

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Giving Your Life to God; June 27, 2026

Posted on June 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:16 The Lord your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. This is a rather familiar refrain found in various places in the Old Testament, … Continue reading →

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God’s Calling; June 26, 2026

Posted on June 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and … Continue reading →

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Transmitting Gifts; June 24, 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Here Moses is quoting what the Lord said back in 33:1-6, that was covered yesterday, but this detail is … Continue reading →

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Calling; June 23, 2026

Posted on June 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 31:2-3 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.” Sometimes God’s calling … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom of Priests; June 22, 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 19:6 “‘You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” This verse is famously referenced by Peter in his first letter. “But you are a chosen people, … Continue reading →

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Responding to God; June 21, 2026

Posted on June 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” It’s interesting how many people respond to God’s calling much as Moses did. Conversely, the ones who respond … Continue reading →

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