Tag Archives: heaven

Joy; March 30, 2026

Posted on March 31, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” I don’t think at all that Jesus is forbidding us to rejoice over spiritual triumphs. He is rather telling … Continue reading →

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Rewards for Following God; January 21, 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Job 36:11-12 If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment.But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge. Elihu is here talking about kings, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Assurance; December 27, 2025

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Once again we have a passage that I could essentially quote verbatim, but God can speak through the familiar as well as through the new. This particular verse was set … Continue reading →

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Hope; December 12, 2025

Posted on December 13, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:13 Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well.I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. I learned this verse, set to music, over 50 years ago, and it … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; December 10, 2025

Posted on December 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety.This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. I have to start by saying that the latest NIV translation is unfortunate here. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing in Fruit; November 2, 2025

Posted on November 3, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy. I wonder how many ministers really feel this way? There are certainly quite a few, but it’s a percentage, not the whole group. All sorts of things conspire to make us … Continue reading →

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Purpose; October 23, 2025

Posted on October 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:24-25 But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith. … Continue reading →

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Grief; October 17, 2025

Posted on October 18, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Many translations use “sorrow” in this verse, but some use “grief,” which is much stronger. Grief is a strange thing. It … Continue reading →

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Confirmation Joy; September 6, 2025

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. This passage is so familiar that I could pretty well quote all 12 verses from memory, and I’ve not only written, I’ve preached on this particular verse. However, familiarity indeed … Continue reading →

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The Choice to Rejoice; August 22, 2025

Posted on August 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness,as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her … Continue reading →

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