Tag Archives: the fear of the Lord

Wisdom; July 6, 2026

Posted on July 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:23 If you turn at my reproof,behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you. (ESV) The specific terminology in this chapter refers to “wisdom,” (verse 20) but the implication is very much … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; July 5, 2026

Posted on July 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:10-11 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Recast into modern terms, verse 10 would come out something like, … Continue reading →

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God’s Heart for Us; January 8, 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 5:29 “Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!” Various places in the Bible indicate God’s gracious desires for His people, … Continue reading →

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Fear and Happiness; August 28, 2025

Posted on August 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:39-40 “I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never … Continue reading →

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Omniscient God; July 23, 2025

Posted on July 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. Wow! Talk about the Bible being more accurate than the newspaper! This verse is a very succinct description of what is going on in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Focus; June 2, 2025

Posted on June 3, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 21:1, 13 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give!Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might. Again, this was either written for/about David or he wrote it in the … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 3, 2025

Posted on May 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 14:23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may … Continue reading →

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The Risen Christ; April 30, 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; March 29, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. This is a famous Scripture, largely because it was the foundation for a famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards which triggered the revival in North America called … Continue reading →

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Human Stupidity; November 22, 2024

Posted on November 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” I am reminded of Einstein’s famous quote: … Continue reading →

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