Tag Archives: God:s power

The Power of the Spirit; June 3, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 10:6 “The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” Language is an interesting thing. Reading the NIV, the implication is … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; May 28, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 1:17 Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” We know from succeeding passages that Eli was not a very good priest, but he occupied the office, … Continue reading →

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By God Alone; May 27, 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Judges 7:2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men for me to deliver Midian into their hands. In order that Israel may not boast against me that her own strength has saved her, …” This verse should … Continue reading →

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March 19, 2017

Posted on March 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 11:23 The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you.” The time when the Lord said essentially the same thing to Jeremiah is … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:6-7 “Make sure that you do not take my son back there,” Abraham said. “The Lord, the God of heaven, who brought me out of my father’s household and my native land and who spoke to me and promised … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2017

Posted on January 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2016

Posted on November 13, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” We have very little grasp of how imperfect the various characters of history, and … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 77:12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. The Bible is clear that even saints get depressed. That should be a comfort to us today. Asaph was losing sleep over his situation until … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2014

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:5-6 I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2014

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 24:16 From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I waste away, I waste away! Woe to me! The treacherous betray! With treachery the treacherous betray!” When drawing up this … Continue reading →

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