Tag Archives: victory

August 4, 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. From our standpoint the number of people who … Continue reading →

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July 2, 2016

Posted on July 3, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:14 But as for me, I shall always have hope; I will praise you more and more. This Psalm has no attribution, but whoever wrote it shared David’s faith. From verse 8 and verse 18 it might be called … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2016

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? This Psalm is somewhat painful to read, particularly when we know it was … Continue reading →

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June 10, 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:50 He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants for ever. One difference between the English and the Japanese in this verse really caught my eye. Rather than, “He … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2016

Posted on May 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Having a divided heart is a perennial problem for mankind. We speak of “being … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2016

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 51:46 Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard in the land; one rumor comes this year, another the next, rumors of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. This time the NIV and … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:13 The Lord will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. This is not an image … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:20 “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” I chose this verse reading the English, … Continue reading →

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