Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

The Only God; June 5, 2023

Posted on June 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be … Continue reading →

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Connection; June 4, 2023

Posted on June 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. I love … Continue reading →

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The True God; June 3, 2023

Posted on June 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 36:18 “Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The Lord will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria?” If any of the people using … Continue reading →

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Help; June 2, 2023

Posted on June 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One … Continue reading →

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God’s Offer; June 1, 2023

Posted on June 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. This is so typical of human … Continue reading →

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Foundation; May 31, 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. This is of course a very … Continue reading →

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Happiness; May 30, 2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. The awareness of this truth is the secret to genuine success. We do all sorts of things, but it is actually God … Continue reading →

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Waiting on God; May 29, 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 25:9 In that day they will say,“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” In reading this … Continue reading →

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Salvation; May 28, 2023

Posted on May 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 12:2 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” This brief chapter is one of many reasons I like Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Fear; May 27, 2023

Posted on May 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 8:12 “Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. This verse really jumped out as I was reading just now. The world seems so governed by … Continue reading →

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