Tag Archives: faithfulness

Stubborn Faith; March 14, 2023

Posted on March 15, 2023 by jgarrott

Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. There are different kinds of faith, or at least different manifestations of faith. Job’s faith was a grit-your-teeth-and-dig-in-your-heels kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged faithfulness, innocence, Job, joy, optimism, peace, sin, stubborn faith, suffering, troubles | Leave a comment

God’s Grace; February 23, 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. I have long used this verse and the one following in talking about spiritual gifts, appropriately enough, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged faithfulness, flexibility, grace, ruts, spiritual gifts, spiritual sensitivity, stewardship, variety | Leave a comment

Eternal Perspective; January 4, 2023

Posted on January 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” This is a marvelous verse, quoted by many and included by Chu Kosaka in one of his songs. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged accountability, authority, eternal destination, faithfulness, glory, goals, heaven, perspective, responsibility, stewardship, trials | Leave a comment

Joy and Faithfulness; December 25, 2022

Posted on December 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. There’s a little chorus, part of a longer cantata, that sets the first part … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged experiencing God, faithfulness, purpose, the joy of the Lord, trusting God | Leave a comment

Poverty; December 24, 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. We seldom think about the poverty of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, faithfulness, finances, gratitude, luxury, materialism, physical needs, poverty, stewardship, wealth | Leave a comment

Accountability; November 26, 2022

Posted on November 27, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I referenced this parable just two … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged accountability, failures, faithfulness, goals, procrastination, rewards, spiritual growth, treasure, truth | Leave a comment

Lifespan; November 7, 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:20 Never again will there be in itan infant who lives but a few days,or an old man who does not live out his years;he who dies at a hundredwill be thought a mere youth;he who fails to reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged death, faithfulness, focus, food, life expectancy, lifespan, lifestyle, modern medicine, mortality, obsession, stewardship | Leave a comment

Prophetic Visions; October 20, 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 24:14 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the Lord’s majesty. It must be emotionally exhausting to have prophetic visions. From the beginning of this chapter the picture is very bleak. To use … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged emotions, faithfulness, hearing from god, knowing the future, obeying God, priorities, prophecy, rewards, visions | 1 Comment

Praise and Obedience; September 27, 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:108 Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Verse 105 is insightful and has been set to music numbers of times, but this verse strikes me this morning. The word that stands … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged excuses, faithfulness, free will, hypocrisy, intention, listening to God, loving God, obeying God, praise, spiritual warfare | Leave a comment

Spiritual Growth; September 25, 2022

Posted on October 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:5-6 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. I’m not sure I had noticed before that the Psalmist is confessing that his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged accountability, commitment, excuses, faithfulness, human weakness, obedience to God, sin, spiritual growth, transformation | Leave a comment

	Liam OD on Status; March 16, 2026
	Liam OD on Evangelism; February 28, …
	joseph elon lillie on Morning Devotions; February 2,…
	Liam OD on Mary’s Faith; September…
	Owen on Family; February 11, 2020