Tag Archives: serving God

Being Like Jesus; March 28, 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 6:40 “The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.” This is the hope and goal of every true disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus cautioned us several times to not … Continue reading →

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Motivation; March 24, 2026

Posted on March 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 6:34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. The motive for teaching isn’t to make the teacher feel good, … Continue reading →

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Training; March 3, 2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. Here’s an important detail about Jesus’ ministry that we might overlook. In the previous chapter it talks … Continue reading →

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Harvest Workers; February 27, 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” God is supreme over all, but He uses people to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Rewards for Following God; January 21, 2026

Posted on January 22, 2026 by jgarrott

Job 36:11-12 If they obey and serve him,    they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity    and their years in contentment.But if they do not listen,    they will perish by the sword    and die without knowledge. Elihu is here talking about kings, … Continue reading →

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Representing Christ; December 28, 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” This declaration by John is one … Continue reading →

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Serving God; December 16, 2025

Posted on December 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:4 “Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” To be honest, every time I read Haggai I get irritated at how often he interjects, “Declares the Lord.” It’s … Continue reading →

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Eschatology; November 28, 2025

Posted on November 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:7 Of the greatness of his government and peace    there will be no end.He will reign on David’s throne    and over his kingdom,establishing and upholding it    with justice and righteousness    from that time on and forever.The zeal of the Lord Almighty    will accomplish this. This whole passage is gloriously familiar, … Continue reading →

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Obedience; November 23, 2025

Posted on November 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Genesis 22:18 “…and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” The Bible records many dramatic scenes, but none are more dramatic than this one. It is absolutely pivotal to the whole story of … Continue reading →

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Humility; November 19, 2025

Posted on November 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Jude 1:17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. I am deeply impressed by Jude’s humility. He was Jesus’ half-brother, raised in the same household, but the only reference he makes to that in the … Continue reading →

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