Tag Archives: commitment

The Result of Commitment; May 30, 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:2 “There is no-one holy like the Lord; there is no-one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” This Psalm is evidence of the genuineness of Hannah’s dedication of her son Samuel to God. The very … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2017

Posted on April 6, 2017 by jgarrott

John 11:16 Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” I have always loved the whole story of Lazarus’ death and resurrection. This particular verse strikes me … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 22:16 “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” The three different records in acts of Saul/Paul’s conversion each give slightly different details, enriching the record. Since … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2017

Posted on October 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” I have always preferred Luke’s rendition of this famous teaching of Jesus over … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. Along with Psalm 22, this verse is also one that Jesus perhaps quoted from the cross. (He at least said the same thing, … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2015

Posted on April 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This is the prayer of a person committed to God. Many people don’t even … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.” This is the … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. This is a fairly remarkable prayer … Continue reading →

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November 20, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.” This verse is the source of such dearly loved hymns as “There Is … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 26:14 As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right. The greatness of Jeremiah rested on a clear-eyed commitment to God that made him ready for martyrdom. Tradition has it … Continue reading →

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