Tag Archives: patience

Patience; December 9, 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God also?” Various English translations render this verse using “weary,” and the … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2017

Posted on January 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. A major advantage to reading the Bible in more than one language is the different nuances that come out. Where the NIV says “Devote yourselves to prayer,” the Japanese here … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2017

Posted on January 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. This is a … Continue reading →

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December 26, 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Simeon was one of the last people to experience … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2016

Posted on November 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Here we have one of the best keys to a happy life in the here and now. It is … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 22:16 “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” The three different records in acts of Saul/Paul’s conversion each give slightly different details, enriching the record. Since … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:16 This is what the Lord says: “Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the Lord. This is an enormously comforting verse that probably every Christian worker needs from … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Once again I’m thankful to be reading this in multiple languages, since I’m not reading it in the original Greek. In the first of the three sections of … Continue reading →

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June 11, 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Many, many people wonder about the reason for their existence, and here we have it in … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2015

Posted on June 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. I hadn’t expected a follow-up to yesterday’s content today, but here it is. Acceptance is part and parcel of belonging; if we … Continue reading →

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