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About jgarrott

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

Proclaiming Good News; October 29, 2022

Posted on October 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” This is a justly famous verse, memorialized … Continue reading →

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Eternal Salvation; October 28, 2022

Posted on October 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:6 “But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail.” After pointing out the impermanence of everything material, the Lord here contrasts that with His salvation. We tend to think of salvation on strictly temporal terms, all … Continue reading →

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To the Ends of the Earth; October 27, 2022

Posted on October 28, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans; October 26, 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:17-18 This is what the Lord says– your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only … Continue reading →

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Redemption; October 25, 2022

Posted on October 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:22 “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” This past Sunday the subject came up of people who don’t believe they are worthy … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging God; October 24, 2022

Posted on October 25, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:5 This is what God the Lord says– he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those … Continue reading →

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God’s Encouragement; October 23, 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save … Continue reading →

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Giving God Credit; October 22, 2022

Posted on October 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. This chapter has a number of very deep statements, making it difficult to isolate one for meditation. Verse two – “You will … Continue reading →

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Waiting in Hope; October 21, 2022

Posted on October 22, 2022 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.” Yesterday I wrote … Continue reading →

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Prophetic Visions; October 20, 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 24:14 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the Lord’s majesty. It must be emotionally exhausting to have prophetic visions. From the beginning of this chapter the picture is very bleak. To use … Continue reading →

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