Tag Archives: God’s sovereignty

Security; June 1, 2025

Posted on June 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. The introduction says this is “a Psalm of David,” but from the content it seems to me like it was written for or … Continue reading →

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Purpose; March 14, 2025

Posted on March 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We had this as our Verse for the Year not long ago, but I still can’t resist writing on … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty; November 13, 2024

Posted on November 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons;    he deposes kings and raises up others.He gives wisdom to the wise    and knowledge to the discerning. This is a famous story, and also a very important one. God used Nebuchadnezzar’s personality flaws to advance His plan, … Continue reading →

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The Creator; October 13, 2024

Posted on October 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 104:13 He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;    the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. This Psalm is a paean to God for the wonders of the natural world. It shows what today would be called a … Continue reading →

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Active Faith; September 9, 2024

Posted on September 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying 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 eternal life. This … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; March 18, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. The passage from verse five on is very rich, with many beautiful and justly famous … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Those in Authority; January 4, 2023

Posted on January 5, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. The last … Continue reading →

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Coming to God; August 17, 2023

Posted on August 18, 2023 by jgarrott

John 6:44-45 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone … Continue reading →

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Evangelism: March 11, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. This is in some ways a difficult passage. We don’t like the idea of … Continue reading →

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The Sovereignty of God; February 3, 2021

Posted on February 6, 2021 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 3:14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him. This chapter is quite well known, with the first … Continue reading →

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