Tag Archives: joy

The Believer’s Joy; May 7, 2024

Posted on May 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 24:52-53 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. We can do no more than imagine the depth – and breadth and height – of the disciples’ … Continue reading →

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Entitlement; May 6, 2024

Posted on May 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” It’s been many years since I was first struck by this verse. It … 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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Heart Attitude; April 14, 2024

Posted on April 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Hosea 14:9 Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. The first half of this … Continue reading →

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Death; April 10, 2024

Posted on April 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! This whole section is a refutation of the image the devil tries to project on us of what God is like. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Salvation; February 3, 2024

Posted on February 4, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading →

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Praise God! January 3, 2024

Posted on January 4, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Several places in his letters Paul breaks his narrative to pour out a doxology, a declaration of praise … Continue reading →

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Joy; December 24, 2023

Posted on December 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. I have no idea how many times I’ve written on this verse, because it’s … Continue reading →

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Joy and Thanks; November 26, 2023

Posted on November 27, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. This church is having our Thanksgiving celebration today, and there is nothing for which … Continue reading →

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Channels of Blessing; November 24, 2023

Posted on November 24, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any … Continue reading →

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