Tag Archives: obeying God

December 10, 2016

Posted on December 13, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Every year, at least, I read this passage again, and it never ceases to impact me. … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2016

Posted on September 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 12:5 “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?” Jeremiah is … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2016

Posted on April 1, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:21 And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord. This is “the rest of the story” … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2016

Posted on March 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” This is a very famous story, but a very strange one to me. … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2016

Posted on January 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 2:7-8 “You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious house; open … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 42:5-6 Then they said to Jeremiah, “May the Lord be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act in accordance with everything the Lord your God sends you to tell us. Whether it is favorable … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2016

Posted on January 17, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 1:7-8 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2016

Posted on January 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:8 “Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.” All … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jgarrott

Judges 6:14 The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” This is a very powerful Scripture for those who, like Gideon, have their … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jgarrott

Joshua 10:25 Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” I have to smile, reading this, … Continue reading →

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