Tag Archives: depending on God

God’s Guidance; June 25, 2024

Posted on June 26, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. I got the immediate impression that this was an acrostic poem, with each verse starting with a succeeding letter … Continue reading →

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David’s Example; June 17, 2024

Posted on June 18, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” David had learned the character of God. … Continue reading →

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The Results of Repentance; April 19, 2024

Posted on April 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Matt 3:8 “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” Throughout the Bible, repentance is defined by changed actions. We may even think we have repented, but if our actions don’t change, then we are only fooling ourselves. The same thing applies … Continue reading →

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The Results of Repentance; April 8, 2024

Posted on April 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 11:18-20 “They will return to it and remove all its vile images and detestable idols. I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; March 18, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. The passage from verse five on is very rich, with many beautiful and justly famous … Continue reading →

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Respecting God; March 1, 2024

Posted on March 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 36:13 “The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when he fetters them, they do not cry for help.” This is a very interesting statement that deserves a lot of unpacking. Where the NIV says “godless in heart,” the Japanese … Continue reading →

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Sanctification; December 28, 2023

Posted on December 29, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; November 18, 2023

Posted on November 19, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. I can’t read this verse without remembering what my mother’s younger sister said about her response to her many suitors when she was the … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Cross; November 10, 2023

Posted on November 11, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. The moment I read this just now it struck me that … Continue reading →

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The Only God; June 5, 2023

Posted on June 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be … Continue reading →

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