Tag Archives: knowing God

December 31, 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:10 “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen. so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.” Many prophetic passages in Isaiah are addressed to Christ, but … Continue reading →

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December 21, 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by jgarrott

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. This is at the very core of the proclamation of the Gospel. We can get all … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:15, 18 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Languages are interesting in their nuances. Where the English says “trust,” the Japanese expression is more like “depend on.” … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. The more we know of God, the better we know Him, the deeper and higher … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 42:5-6 “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” There’s nothing like a revelation of God to give you a fresh perspective on yourself! … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2012

Posted on August 23, 2012 by jgarrott

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. Here we have further evidence that our usual … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Part of knowing God is in knowing Jesus as Big Brother. … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. This is the most powerful motivation in … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 by jgarrott

John 4:10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” Reading this verse this morning … Continue reading →

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