Tag Archives: obedience

Hearing God; February 20, 2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Daniel 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.” This verse … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged attitude, bible, commitment, Daniel, faith, fasting, God, humbling ourselves, humility, inspiration, Jesus, listening to God, obedience, prayer | Leave a comment

Legalism; February 13, 2026

Posted on February 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”;and, “This is the place of repose”— but they would not listen. This is frankly a sad, depressing passage. This was spoken to people long ago, but there … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged Augustine, bible, christianity, conviction, faith, focus, God, God's grace, Jesus, legalism, loving God, obedience, repentance, rest, rules, sharia law | Leave a comment

Discipleship; February 12, 2026

Posted on February 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 2:5 Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord. This is what discipleship is all about. The New Testament is filled with references to this, with Jesus saying, “It is when a person walks at night that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, christianity, darkness, discipleship, evangelism, faith, following God, God, Jesus, light, looking to Jesus, obedience, shining | Leave a comment

Obedience; January 11, 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:1 Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. Reading this today, I think we feel something of a disconnect between Moses telling the people to love God, and then doubling down on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, boundaries, christianity, consequences, discipline, faith, God, God's commands, Jesus, love, obedience, parenting, punishment, spiritual growth | Leave a comment

More Training; January 10, 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. I was torn in reading this, whether to write on verse 3, that Jesus quoted to the devil when He was … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, christianity, depending on God, discipline, faith, God, gratitude, Jesus, mistakes, obedience, perfection, spiritual growth, successful living, training, trouble | Leave a comment

Time; January 4, 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 24:18 Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights. Sometimes what God does seems instantaneous, and sometimes it seems to take time, or even a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, christianity, eternity, faith, faithfulness, God, Jesus, obedience, patience, perception, perspective, rest relax rejoice, time, trusting God | Leave a comment

Fathers; December 19, 2025

Posted on December 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 1:17 “And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, christianity, faith, fathers, following God, God, God's plans, Jesus, obedience, parenting, rebellion, righteousness, wisdom | Leave a comment

Righteousness; December 10, 2025

Posted on December 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety.This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. I have to start by saying that the latest NIV translation is unfortunate here. I’m sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged bible, christianity, commitment, faith, fellowship with Christ, God, heaven, Jesus, obedience, priorities, righteousness, salvation, spiritual growth, the Gospel | Leave a comment

New Things; December 5, 2025

Posted on December 6, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. This is a famous verse, included in numbers of songs, but how … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged being flexible, bible, change, christianity, distractions, Don Moen, faith, God, gratitude, humility, Jesus, new things, obedience | Leave a comment

Obedience; November 23, 2025

Posted on November 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Genesis 22:18 “…and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” The Bible records many dramatic scenes, but none are more dramatic than this one. It is absolutely pivotal to the whole story of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged Abraham, bible, christianity, faith, faithfulness, God, listening to God, obedience, serving God, stewardship, submission | Leave a comment

	joseph elon lillie on Morning Devotions; February 2,…
	Liam OD on Mary’s Faith; September…
	Owen on Family; February 11, 2020
	Liam OD on Ancestral Sin; July 9, 20…
	jgarrott on Listening to God; June 25,…