Tag Archives: God’s grace

Baptism in the Holy Spirit; May 17, 2024

Posted on May 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 19:6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. I essentially have these seven verses memorized, they were used so often in the early days of the … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Repentance; May 4, 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Do you want to make heaven happy? Repent! We have such trouble imagining what it … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; April 17, 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Zechariah 1:3 Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty. It strikes me that at this point Zechariah was not … Continue reading →

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Bought; April 12, 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Hosea 3:2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. The story of Hosea and Gomer is a heart-wrenching one, but it expresses a very important spiritual truth. We belong … Continue reading →

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Consequences; March 21, 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 25:7 “But you did not listen to me,” declares the Lord, “and you have provoked me with what your hands have made, and you have brought harm to yourselves.” A major reason for the study of history is the … Continue reading →

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Human Stubbornness; March 19, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 18:12 “But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; each of us will follow the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” This is the recurring tragedy throughout the history of mankind. God has laid … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; March 15, 2024

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:12 They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will never see sword or famine.” It is a very dangerous thing to deny that God judges His people. … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of Repentance; March 8, 2024

Posted on March 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 19:24-25 In that day Israel will be the third, along with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing on the earth. The Lord Almighty will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt my people, Assyria my handiwork, and Israel my inheritance.” Looking … Continue reading →

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Already/Not Yet; March 3, 2024

Posted on March 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him. I chose this verse from the English, thinking it was a prophecy of … Continue reading →

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Humbling Ourselves; February 24, 2024

Posted on February 26, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will … Continue reading →

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