Tag Archives: God’s love

The Zeal of God; August 3, 2017

Posted on August 6, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 19:31 The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. “Zeal” is expressed in Japanese as “hot heart.” There are real risks to thinking of God anthropomorphically, as though He had a physical body like ours, but we … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; July 20, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:28 The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Because the Arameans think the Lord is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, … Continue reading →

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The Concept of God; July 3, 2017

Posted on July 6, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” It may have been Solomon’s intelligence that enabled him to have this revelation … Continue reading →

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Being God-centered; June 16, 2017

Posted on June 18, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 5:12 And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. Time and again throughout the Bible we see that God doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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Jealousy vs. Gratitude; June 10, 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 18:28-29 When Saul realised that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy for the rest of his days. Jealousy is such … Continue reading →

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Externals; June 6, 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2017

Posted on April 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 7:12-13 If you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, then the Lord your God will keep his covenant of love with you, as he swore to your forefathers. He will love you and bless … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” This is … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2017

Posted on March 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 34:32 Afterwards all the Israelites came near him, and he gave them all the commands the Lord had given him on Mount Sinai. Once again we are reminded that when God gives something it is rarely just for the … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to … Continue reading →

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