Tag Archives: honoring God

God’s Care for His Children; August 25, 2025

Posted on August 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the Lord,    you who tremble at his word:“Your own people who hate you,    and exclude you because of my name, have said,‘Let the Lord be glorified,    that we may see your joy!’    Yet they will be put to shame.” God never forgets … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 3, 2025

Posted on May 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 14:23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may … Continue reading →

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Honoring God; July 29, 2022

Posted on August 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Ezra 6:20 The priests and Levites had purified themselves and were all ceremonially clean. The Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their brothers the priests and for themselves. This might seem like an inconsequential detail in … Continue reading →

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Regulations; November 15, 2021

Posted on November 18, 2021 by jgarrott

Leviticus 7:17 Any meat of the sacrifice left over till the third day must be burned up. To be honest, Leviticus is probably my least favorite book of the Bible, and I happen to know it was for my mother … Continue reading →

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Respecting God; October 16, 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by jgarrott

Malachi 1:14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my … Continue reading →

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Pride and Gifting; March 15, 2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 4:37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” This whole passage … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2015

Posted on November 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 3:26 But because of you the Lord was angry with me and would not listen to me. I find it fascinating that Moses, of all people, is blame-shifting even at this time of his life. The incident for which … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The Psalmist got it right as to why to … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. It is interesting how the Lord gives us practicums in what He speaks to us. I’m preaching Sunday … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 1:11 “My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the … Continue reading →

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