Tag Archives: humility

Serving God; December 23, 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Joseph sometimes gets overlooked in the Christmas story, but he was a vital component of God’s … Continue reading →

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Being Like Christ; December 21, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. It is interesting that the Japanese in this verse seems to point back to verses 2 and 3, whereas the English clearly points forward to verses 6-11. … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; December 7, 2017

Posted on December 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:16 “In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.” This is the foundation of Paul’s exposition of righteousness by faith, … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; November 23, 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:22-23 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvellous in our eyes. This passage is famous because Jesus quoted it about Himself, as recorded in three of the Gospels. … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Blessings; November 17, 2017

Posted on November 21, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:43-45 He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with shouts of joy; he gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for— that they might keep his precepts … Continue reading →

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What We Rely On; October 8, 2017

Posted on October 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. I have loved a song that arranged from verses 6-8 for a long time, and have translated it into … Continue reading →

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God’s Humility; October 6, 2017

Posted on October 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:35 You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. This verse first hit me between the eyes the first time I read through the Bible in the … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Past; September 25, 2017

Posted on September 28, 2017 by jgarrott

Job 8:8-9 “Ask the former generations and find out what their fathers learned, for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow.” When it comes to the Book of Job I … Continue reading →

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Repentance; September 20, 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:33 “In all that has happened to us, you have been just; you have acted faithfully, while we did wrong.” The Jews under Nehemiah and Ezra finally expressed some very valuable humility. We are so prone to accuse God … Continue reading →

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God’s Righteousness; September 18, 2017

Posted on September 21, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:8 “You have kept your promise because you are righteous.” Most of this chapter is a recounting of Israel’s history, and this statement to the Lord is at the foundation of it all. The Jews here are proclaiming that … Continue reading →

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