Tag Archives: trusting God

October 1, 2015

Posted on October 5, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. This short little verse is one of the most encouraging in the whole Bible. The verses ahead of this are justly famous as pithy little … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2015

Posted on September 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Verses 3 and 4 of this chapter are justly famous, but I think … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2015

Posted on August 31, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” The Lord had given Paul a brilliant line of defense, stated … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2015

Posted on August 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. I understand that Hebrew prepositions can be somewhat indefinite. English translations have traditionally rendered this as “prisoners … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. The circumstances just described are horrible indeed, and frankly bring to mind conditions in the US … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2015

Posted on August 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:3, 10 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. We fear many things, to varying degrees and with different results. Fear itself is a defense mechanism to keep us … Continue reading →

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July 25, 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 131:1-2 My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and quietened my soul; like a weaned child … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:9 I will praise you for ever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints. Once again I am struck by … Continue reading →

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July 13, 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 43:3 Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Many people seek guidance from God, but they often forget a fundamental point: … Continue reading →

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