Tag Archives: patience

God’s Time; February 19, 2021

Posted on February 21, 2021 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:24 “‘My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd. They will follow my laws and be careful to keep my decrees.’” From the time of Nehemiah on, distinctions between Northern and Southern … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Harvest; February 5, 2021

Posted on February 7, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. It is somehow significant that in a Scripture reading list based on … Continue reading →

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Rewards; January 9, 2021

Posted on January 11, 2021 by jgarrott

2 John 1:8 Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. I don’t think this is talking about losing salvation, but it is certainly talking about losing various rewards … Continue reading →

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Love and Endurance; December 10, 2020

Posted on December 13, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. Paul has already expressed a very kind and and tender prayer of blessing in the last two verses of the previous chapter, and here he … Continue reading →

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Christian Living; December 1, 2020

Posted on December 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to … Continue reading →

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Maturity; August 5, 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Mark 8:25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. I think this is a very important story, not just for those involved in … Continue reading →

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Self-control; June 15, 2020

Posted on June 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. The overall impact is the same, but it’s interesting to see that the Japanese renders this verse as, “He … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Blessings; May 27, 2020

Posted on May 29, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Kings 5:11 But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure … Continue reading →

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Perseverance; April 25, 2020

Posted on April 27, 2020 by jgarrott

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. As I was reading from verse 1, … Continue reading →

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Faith; April 13, 2020

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 24:25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!” This doesn’t seem very politically correct to us, but it was spoken in love. That’s a good … Continue reading →

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