Tag Archives: stewardship

God’s Provision; September 2, 2017

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 1:6 All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings. We have no clear indication whether those who gave all these things … Continue reading →

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Humility and Faith; August 20, 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:12 “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” Jehoshaphat had … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; August 13, 2017

Posted on August 18, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 1:7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” There are moments, I think in every person’s life, at which we have to decide what we want. … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Supply; July 22, 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:3 Elisha said, “Go round and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few.” It has always been interesting to me that Elijah is considered the “greater” prophet, but there are far more … Continue reading →

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Diligence; June 29, 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. This description of Solomon would put him right up there with Newton in terms of intellect … Continue reading →

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Things Given to God; May 31, 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:17 This sin of the young men was very great in the Lord’s sight, for they were treating the Lord’s offering with contempt. These guys were bad all the way around. It says in verse 22 that they … Continue reading →

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God’s Changing Provision; May 19, 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Joshua 5:12 The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate of the produce of Canaan. God supplies, but He doesn’t spoil. … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” I have had this verse … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 2:9 Then the Lord said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any part of their land. I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as a … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Leviticus 26:3 “‘If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, …’” Here we have the carrot for the Old Testament Law. (The stick starts from verse 14.) The blessings listed in the next 10 verses deal … Continue reading →

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