Tag Archives: wisdom

The Wisdom of Serving God; June 27, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” David had already recognized that his son Solomon … Continue reading →

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Last Will and Testament; June 26, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 2:2-3 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man, 3 and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees … Continue reading →

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Anointing; June 14, 2017

Posted on June 15, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?” David was in a very interesting situation. Saul was king, but David too had been anointed by … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2017

Posted on March 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Leviticus 10:8-9 Then the Lord said to Aaron, “You and your sons are not to drink wine or other fermented drink whenever you go into the Tent of Meeting, or you will die. This is a lasting ordinance for the … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 28:3 Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so that he may serve me as priest. It’s very interesting to have … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:37-38 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials. So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” I’d have to say Pharaoh showed some real … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” Joseph sometimes seems so close to perfect that it’s hard to remember what an insufferable kid brother he was growing up, … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2016

Posted on April 4, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 15:25-26 Then the king said to Zadok, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the Lord’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling-place again. … Continue reading →

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February 29, 2016

Posted on March 2, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. I am reminded of the extra-biblical proverb, “Better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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