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Light and Darkness; July 20, 2026

Posted on July 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 60:2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples,but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Verse 1 of this chapter is particularly famous, and we have it on a banner in our sanctuary. However, this verse … Continue reading →

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Children; July 19, 2026

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 54:1 “Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child;burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor;because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,”says the Lord. This chapter is incredibly comforting. As a … Continue reading →

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Time and Eternity; July 18, 2026

Posted on July 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm will bring justice to the nations.The islands will look to me and wait in hope for my arm. The chapter as a whole stresses the impermanence of the material world, but … Continue reading →

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The Way of a Disciple; July 17, 2026

Posted on July 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. There are some who would say this passage is Messianic, but … Continue reading →

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God’s Individual Plans; July 16, 2026

Posted on July 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:1 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations:Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. There are several things worthy of our attention and meditation in this verse. The first is of minor significance … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans for Us; July 15, 2026

Posted on July 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:18 If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea. Here, God is speaking through Isaiah to His people, and they are not at all in the situation … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Leaders; July 14, 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:8 “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down.Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up,let righteousness flourish with it; I, the Lord, have created it.” Many people have drawn parallels between Cyrus the Persian, whom this chapter talks … Continue reading →

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Change; July 13, 2026

Posted on July 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;before they spring into being I announce them to you.” Sometimes God’s calling involves completely new things, or at least major changes. He doesn’t always give us advance notice, but he … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; July 12, 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. God caused this sort of statement to be recorded in the … Continue reading →

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God’s Omnipotence; July 11, 2026

Posted on July 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. This is a rightly famous verse, and was our verse for the … Continue reading →

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