Tag Archives: humility

Stubborn Unbelief; August 25, 2023

Posted on August 26, 2023 by jgarrott

John 9:18 The Jews still did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they sent for the man’s parents. I have long loved this particular Bible story for a number of reasons, but at … Continue reading →

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Commitment; August 24, 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 by jgarrott

John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” It has struck me in … Continue reading →

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Elitism; August 22, 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:47-49 “You mean he has deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. “Has any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him? No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law–there is a curse on them.” Ah, … Continue reading →

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Humility; July 4, 2023

Posted on July 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”  He called a little child and had him stand among them.  And he said: “I tell you the truth, … Continue reading →

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Pride and Humility; June 23, 2023

Posted on June 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:2 She obeys no one, she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the Lord, she does not draw near to her God. This chapter is most familiar to me from the fact that verse 17 has been … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; June 22, 2023

Posted on June 23, 2023 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Verses two and three of … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; June 10, 2023

Posted on June 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Jer 17:5 This is what the Lord says:“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord. The section from here through verse 14 doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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God’s Offer; June 1, 2023

Posted on June 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. This is so typical of human … Continue reading →

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Prophets; May 25, 2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 2:22 Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he? The life of a prophet can be really rough. The contrast between the different things they perceive would tend to make … Continue reading →

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Practical Trust; May 14, 2023

Posted on May 15, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 142:3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way. This is a very important element of faith. There are times for all of us when we feel emotionally and spiritually exhausted. David was … Continue reading →

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