Tag Archives: obedience

Emotions; September 12, 2022

Posted on September 18, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 95:10-11 For forty years I was angry with that generation; I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known my ways.” So I declared on oath in my anger, “They shall never enter … Continue reading →

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Focus on God; August 28, 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 63:6 On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. This Psalm speaks beautifully of the blessings of being in a situation where we are forced to depend on God. The preface … Continue reading →

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Focus; August 14, 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalms 21:13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. As came out yesterday, this Psalm seems like one written by a court poet for the benefit of King David, rather than one written … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Intercession; July 3, 2022

Posted on July 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Hebrews 7:24-25 Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews presents the legal basis for our … Continue reading →

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Acting in Faith; January 9, 2022

Posted on January 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 17:14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. I have always loved this story, and it teaches us several things. In the first place, these 10 men … Continue reading →

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Serving God; January 8, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 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.’” I don’t remember how many years ago this first struck me, but it … Continue reading →

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Focus; June 26, 2021

Posted on June 28, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 84:5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. It’s a little difficult to read Psalm 84 because of all the songs that pop up in my head! It has certainly been … Continue reading →

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Luke; March 13, 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 16:10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Luke has got to be one of the most humble, obedient … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; December 4, 2020

Posted on December 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. This verse is widely quoted, with a variety of motives. Sadly, one of those motives is self-centered greed, but it actually doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Apostles; October 29, 2020

Posted on October 31, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 1:5 Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. Reading the Bible in different languages has a number of advantages, … Continue reading →

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