Tag Archives: delayed gratification

God’s Timing; November 24, 2021

Posted on November 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 29:36 Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly. Sometimes God’s plans seem to take forever, as Peter was responding to in his famous statement … Continue reading →

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Perseverance; October 26, 2021

Posted on October 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. We love to talk about God’s love, and rightly so; the Bible is full of it. However, we aren’t so fond of talking about Christ’s … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 42:7 Ten days later the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. Yesterday’s reading showed that the king was a hypocrite, and today’s story shows that the people were right in step with their king. You have to read … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. This is an extremely … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2013

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:16 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me. This is hardly the only Biblical example, but God doesn’t always speak quickly or soon. Here, Ezekiel waited a week, but others had to … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jgarrott

John 11:5-6 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. The Japanese here carries the specific feeling that it was because of, not in … Continue reading →

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