Tag Archives: knowing God

Our Image of God; July 20, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:28 The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Because the Arameans think the Lord is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, … Continue reading →

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Letting God be God; June 24, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. It would seem that it would go without saying that God’s way … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; June 23, 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:7 In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears. Probably the biggest reason God allows difficult situations in our … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2017

Posted on February 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 48:15-16 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the Angel who has delivered me from all … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Reading various English translations I realize that the NIV is something … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2017

Posted on January 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Paul’s various prayers recorded in his letters are … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2016

Posted on September 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Jonah 1:14 Then they cried to the Lord, “O Lord, please do not let us die for taking this man’s life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O Lord, have done as you pleased.” … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:5-6 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of … Continue reading →

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June 14, 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:12-14 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. The Lord confides in those … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2916

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:2 The priests could not enter the temple of the Lord because the glory of the Lord filled it. I find myself longing for this to happen again. Religion tends to be so man-centered, and this was a … Continue reading →

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