Tag Archives: fellowship with God

Seeking God; March 10, 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 39:29 “I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.” Only those who are seeking God know what a wonderful promise this is. … Continue reading →

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The Heart of God; February 28, 2018

Posted on March 3, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:30-32 “Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offences; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; November 12, 2017

Posted on November 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:13 Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps. There’s an interesting difference in tenses between the NIV and the Japanese here. The first half of the verse is in complete agreement, but in the second … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2016

Posted on October 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 2:37 She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. In many places the Bible uses hyperbole, using exaggeration to make a point, and this is one of those. Anna certainly slept sometimes, and she … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:23 After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. We often overlook the many references to Jesus praying. It might seem counter-intuitive that Jesus would pray, since He was – and is … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:92-93 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Life on this earth can be pretty rough. Jesus … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. As I was reading just now this verse jumped out at me and I thought, this is what triggered that hymn! Open My Eyes That I … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2016

Posted on June 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. This verse points out the essential idiocy of those who exclude God from their hearts. The NIV turn of … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. I think my head must have been taking a vacation when I chose the passages for this list on prayer, because I just … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. I have written and even preached on this verse, because it expresses an essential part of … Continue reading →

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