Tag Archives: God

Hearing God; June 30, 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” This is about as literal a “calling” as is recorded in the whole Bible! It is a … Continue reading →

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Our Calling; June 29, 2026

Posted on June 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua’s calling was both dramatic and glorious, but we need to remember that … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Obedience; June 28, 2026

Posted on June 29, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 28:9 The Lord will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the Lord your God and walk in obedience to him. This chapter should have been sufficient to keep the Israelites true to the … Continue reading →

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Giving Your Life to God; June 27, 2026

Posted on June 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 26:16 The Lord your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. This is a rather familiar refrain found in various places in the Old Testament, … Continue reading →

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God’s Calling; June 26, 2026

Posted on June 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the Lord’s commands and … Continue reading →

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Jealousy; June 25, 2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:2 “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. Jealousy is a deep-seated human problem. It inspired the first recorded murder, when Cain killed Abel in Genesis 4. That, however, is no … Continue reading →

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Transmitting Gifts; June 24, 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Here Moses is quoting what the Lord said back in 33:1-6, that was covered yesterday, but this detail is … Continue reading →

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Calling; June 23, 2026

Posted on June 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 31:2-3 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.” Sometimes God’s calling … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom of Priests; June 22, 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 19:6 “‘You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” This verse is famously referenced by Peter in his first letter. “But you are a chosen people, … Continue reading →

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Responding to God; June 21, 2026

Posted on June 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 3:11 But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” It’s interesting how many people respond to God’s calling much as Moses did. Conversely, the ones who respond … Continue reading →

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