Tag Archives: protection

Scripture Songs; December 31, 2022

Posted on January 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. We have trouble grasping the magnitude of what Jeremiah was going through when he … Continue reading →

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Protection from Harm; August 31, 2021

Posted on September 2, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 10:19 “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Something strikes me as I read this rather famous passage. Even though Jesus said … Continue reading →

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Fasting; May 31, 2021

Posted on June 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. We don’t often think … Continue reading →

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Spirits; February 10, 2020

Posted on February 13, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 2:12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. I recently had a disturbing lesson in the reality that there … Continue reading →

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Rules; April 28, 2019

Posted on April 29, 2019 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. This is a verse that needs to be preached far and wide! This … Continue reading →

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Jesus vs. the Devil; July 17, 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by jgarrott

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I think it would be impossible to overstate the importance of the 1st half … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Two things with which almost everyone struggles are anxiety and temptation. The more we love God and His Word, the better protected we are … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. This story is one … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:9 O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. This sounds like a prayer for today! Actually, it is a prayer for all the ages … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Kings 2:23-24 From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some youths came out of the town and jeered at him. “Go on up, you baldhead!” they said. “Go on up, you baldhead!” … Continue reading →

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