Tag Archives: resisting the devil

Praising God; March 25, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” As many have noted, Jesus changed one word in … Continue reading →

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Good and Evil; December 1, 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 3:5 “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” It’s fascinating that the devil’s temptation in the Garden of Eden is still operative … Continue reading →

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Praise and Worship; October 28, 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. I think this is a pretty clear example of what the Word/Faith people would call a positive confession. To this point David … Continue reading →

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Authority; September 12, 2017

Posted on September 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 2:20 I answered them by saying, “The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it.” Nehemiah’s … Continue reading →

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Unity in Obedience; August 24, 2017

Posted on August 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 30:12 Also in Judah the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the Lord. Genuine unity comes … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; August 17, 2017

Posted on August 20, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 14:11 Then Asa called to the Lord his God and said, “Lord, there is no-one like you to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O Lord our God, for we rely on you, and in your … Continue reading →

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Pride; June 9, 2017

Posted on June 12, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 18:9-10 And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. The next day an evil spirit from God came forcefully upon Saul. Saul had already laid the groundwork for demonic possession by his disobedience, as … Continue reading →

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By God Alone; May 27, 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Judges 7:2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men for me to deliver Midian into their hands. In order that Israel may not boast against me that her own strength has saved her, …” This verse should … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2017

Posted on May 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 20:1 When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will … Continue reading →

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March 17, 2017

Posted on March 19, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 6:22-24 The Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: ” ‘ “The Lord bless you and keep you;” ‘ ” We have lost a great … Continue reading →

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