Tag Archives: God’s plans

Dry Ground; January 31, 2018

Posted on February 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. I am very amused at how the Lord … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Hope; January 21, 2018

Posted on January 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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 … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty; January 11, 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs has a lot to say about the sovereignty of God. In this chapter alone, verses 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 touch on … Continue reading →

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Serving an Omnipotent God; January 1, 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” The Bible has several examples of people praying God’s words back to Him, and that is an excellent practice. However, there aren’t many … Continue reading →

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God’s Guidance; December 28, 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:2 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” The Magi are definitely a mystery. Today we are tempted to dismiss them … Continue reading →

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God’s Control; December 24, 2017

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. In reading this account we recognize that Luke wanted to peg these events in historical context, but we perhaps … Continue reading →

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God’s Eternal Plans; December 22, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” This verse … Continue reading →

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Being Like Christ; December 21, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. It is interesting that the Japanese in this verse seems to point back to verses 2 and 3, whereas the English clearly points forward to verses 6-11. … Continue reading →

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Following God; December 13, 2017

Posted on December 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:59-60 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.” Zechariah and Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; November 14, 2017

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Very simple, irrefutable logic here! However, it’s the implications of this rhetorical question that cause people either to insist that God is … Continue reading →

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