Tag Archives: humility

February 8, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 57:15 For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives for ever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. It doesn’t take very astute powers of observation to recognize this truth in the world all around us! Criminals of all stripes obviously don’t … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Japanese has multiple words for pride, with different nuances. The term here is inflated, puffed up, rather than pride of accomplishment. We’ve all seen this verse in … Continue reading →

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January 22, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalms 81:13-14 “If my people would but listen to me, if Israel would follow my ways, how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!” The only difference between the English and the Japanese here … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. This is the cry of … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. As the next verse … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 12:12 Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah. I have a message on tape, preached by a friend, about all the reasons … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Kings 22:19 “‘Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people, that they would become accursed and laid waste, and because you tore … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Kings 21:28-29 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite: “Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself, I will not bring this disaster in his day, but I … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 6:21-22 David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel—I will celebrate before the Lord. I … Continue reading →

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