Tag Archives: trusting God

Foreknowledge; December 2, 2025

Posted on December 3, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;before they spring into being I announce them to you.” God does let us know some things ahead of time, and the fact that He can do that is one of … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; December 1, 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:5 “And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together.For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” There are many passages in the Bible that preclude the idea of a “secret rapture.” You can’t get any more definite … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises; November 29, 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. Few things look as desolate as a stump, so the image here is pretty graphic. By the 1st Century, the general populace wasn’t even … 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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Spiritual Gifts; November 5, 2025

Posted on November 6, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:6-7 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us … Continue reading →

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Assurance of Salvation; November 4, 2025

Posted on November 5, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. A … Continue reading →

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Wants vs. Needs; October 29, 2025

Posted on October 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. This verse gets quoted a great deal, both appropriately and inappropriately. The big sticking point is the simple word, need. We have … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; October 13, 2025

Posted on October 14, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. It is verse 13 that … Continue reading →

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Hope; October 10, 2025

Posted on October 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It has been demonstrated countless times that hope … Continue reading →

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Practical Love; October 8, 2025

Posted on October 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Paul got on a roll here with his nuggets of wisdom, but this verse comes as close to summarizing the whole section as anything. There is a … Continue reading →

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