Tag Archives: God’s plans

February 6, 2017

Posted on February 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 13:17 “Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.” I wonder if Abram thought about the seeming paradoxes of God’s promises to him. He has just parted from Lot, who … Continue reading →

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December 26, 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Simeon was one of the last people to experience … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2016

Posted on December 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well on in years.” It struck me as I read just now how Zechariah’s focus was off. Gabriel … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jgarrott

John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” It is the prayer of every servant of God that they be able to make this statement before they leave this earth. … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2016

Posted on August 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 138:8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures for ever— do not abandon the works of your hands. The NIV supplies “his purpose” in this verse, but the Japanese simply says, “The Lord … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. Along with Psalm 22, this verse is also one that Jesus perhaps quoted from the cross. (He at least said the same thing, … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Often where English Bibles say “trusts in,” … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2016

Posted on February 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:11 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.” I quote the first part of this verse as part … Continue reading →

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July 18, 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:6 From my birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you. This particular Psalm is anonymous, but there is no question that the writer’s name is known in … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2014

Posted on August 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 13:23 “I will save my people from your hands. And then you will know that I am the Lord.” This brings to mind what is going on in Israel right now. I have read reports of members of Hamas … Continue reading →

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