Tag Archives: doing God’s will

In the Name of the Lord; December 14, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Micah 4:5 All the nations may walk    in the name of their gods,but we will walk in the name of the Lord    our God for ever and ever. These first five verses are virtually a direct quote from the first five verses of … Continue reading →

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Follow-through; May 14, 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” This is not a complicated prophecy, but obviously Asa’s heart was prepared to receive it, and likewise the hearts of those … Continue reading →

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Benediction; August 22, 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hope, joy, and peace are all things the … Continue reading →

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Prayer; February 15, 2024

Posted on February 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:26 “To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations.” This verse is underlined in my Bible, but I’m fairly sure I’ve never written on it before. It’s a little … Continue reading →

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End Times; July 8, 2023

Posted on July 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:36 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” I think that after His resurrection Jesus perhaps knew the timing of His return, but in any … Continue reading →

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Pentecost; May 16, 2022

Posted on May 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Acts 2:6, 11 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. “We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” The miracle of Pentecost … Continue reading →

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Living Wisely; February 4, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Talk about a familiar … Continue reading →

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Savior; January 7, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. This verse jumped out at me because of yesterday’s reading, where … Continue reading →

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Living in God’s Grace; October 19, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s … Continue reading →

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Doing the Right Thing; December 9, 2020

Posted on December 13, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by … Continue reading →

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