Tag Archives: fear

The Fear of the Lord; November 4, 2023

Posted on November 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 11:20-21 Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. This chapter as a whole is confusing to many Gentiles today, but at the very least, … Continue reading →

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Truth; July 31, 2023

Posted on August 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 22:67-68 “If you are the Christ, ” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would not answer.” Human beings have an amazing ability to make … Continue reading →

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Faith vs. Witchcraft; July 13, 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 5:36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” This is of course another of the stories that is recorded by multiple Gospel writers, but each one includes different details. These particular words … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; June 20, 2023

Posted on June 21, 2023 by jgarrott

Nahum 1:3, 7 The Lord is slow to anger and great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished.  The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, Contemporary … Continue reading →

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False Prophets; June 11, 2023

Posted on June 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 28:15 Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sent you, yet you have persuaded this nation to trust in lies.” We don’t think much about false prophets, but they certainly exist … Continue reading →

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Fear; May 27, 2023

Posted on May 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 8:12 “Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. This verse really jumped out as I was reading just now. The world seems so governed by … Continue reading →

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Faith; May 24, 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. There are several verses in this chapter that seem very applicable to the world as we see it today, showing … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; April 24, 2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? It has rightly been said that the … Continue reading →

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Shining; November 3, 2022

Posted on November 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 60:2-3 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. … Continue reading →

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God’s Encouragement; October 23, 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save … Continue reading →

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