Tag Archives: faithfulness

February 24, 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:2 Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. God’s provision is abundant, but all too often we fail to recognize it. It had probably never occurred to Moses that God … Continue reading →

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February 23, 2017

Posted on February 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Joseph was able to forgive because he was able to recognize God’s hand in what … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:53-54 The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end, and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. Nothing cements the authority of a prophet like having their words come true! Joseph ascended … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:12 Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. To be honest, most of the messages I’ve heard that used this verse were distortions of Biblical truth. “Prosperity Gospel” … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2017

Posted on January 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. This is a marvelous promise that we often forget, in relation to ourselves … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 16:10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. This is a very momentous verse in Acts, because it is … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jgarrott

John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” It is the prayer of every servant of God that they be able to make this statement before they leave this earth. … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2017

Posted on October 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” I have always preferred Luke’s rendition of this famous teaching of Jesus over … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2016

Posted on September 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 20:7 O Lord, you deceived me, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. You can’t accuse Jeremiah of hiding his feelings! I think the majority of genuine Christians, even, would be afraid to talk to God like … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” The main dictionary definition of “pray” is “ask or request.” However, … Continue reading →

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