Tag Archives: faithfulness

Unquestioning Obedience; March 8, 2018

Posted on March 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:3-4 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the … Continue reading →

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Japan; January 24, 2018

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. Along with … Continue reading →

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Daily; November 3, 2017

Posted on November 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. The “daily” here immediately calls to mind what Jesus said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done; October 27, 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Once again I find I wish I knew Hebrew. Where the NIV says “sustain you,” the Japanese says, “be concerned … Continue reading →

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Tools; October 23, 2017

Posted on October 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-8 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. In God we make our boast all day long, and … Continue reading →

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Asking; September 6, 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:6 The king had granted him everything he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him. This points out a very important truth that comes out again and again throughout the Bible: God provides, but … Continue reading →

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Following Leadership; August 31, 2017

Posted on September 2, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 35:1 Josiah celebrated the Passover to the Lord in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. This account goes into great detail about all that was done, and by whom, … Continue reading →

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Rewards; August 18, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” We tend to think of Old Testament prophets as those who have books named for them, but there are many … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Generations; August 5, 2017

Posted on August 7, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 23:3 The king stood by the pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the Lord—to follow the Lord and keep his commands, regulations and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, thus confirming the … Continue reading →

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March 4, 2017

Posted on March 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 18:23 “If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.” This story is the best, most explicit teaching on delegation in the whole Bible. … Continue reading →

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