Tag Archives: humility

Presumption; June 18, 2024

Posted on June 19, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:25 “Now Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, ‘You shall never fail to have a man to sit before me on the throne of … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; May 30, 2024

Posted on May 31, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” This is not at all what you … Continue reading →

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Quarrels; May 26, 2024

Posted on May 27, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. It strikes me that this section is getting down to the nitty … Continue reading →

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Focus on Christ; May 10, 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we have made this man walk? This was … Continue reading →

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Hearing Ears; May 5, 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 16:31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” This goes directly to something Jesus said many times, about hearing ears. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Repentance; May 4, 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Do you want to make heaven happy? Repent! We have such trouble imagining what it … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Humility; May 3, 2024

Posted on May 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 13:2-3 Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” This was a shocker … Continue reading →

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Divine Revelation; April 21, 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:25-26 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; April 17, 2024

Posted on April 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Zechariah 1:3 Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty. It strikes me that at this point Zechariah was not … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; April 11, 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:18-19 “If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and does evil, he will die for it. And if a wicked man turns away from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live by doing … Continue reading →

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