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About jgarrott

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

Spiritual Perception; May 24, 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Kings 6:16-17 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; May 23, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone! She is in bitter distress, … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; May 22, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Kings 2:9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. This is a pretty … Continue reading →

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Human Weakness; May 21, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 19:3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. In a number of ways this part of Elijah’s story is as important as the triumph on Mt. Carmel. One of the marvels of the Bible is that it … Continue reading →

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Bold Prayer; May 20, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:37 “Answer me, O Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Elijah’s motive was never his own fame or glory, but rather … Continue reading →

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Bold Faith; May 19, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” This is one of the most famous, and … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; May 18, 2021

Posted on May 22, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 17:18 She said to Elijah, “What do you have against me, man of God? Did you come to remind me of my sin and kill my son?” People are interesting. Not so long before this, the woman had … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; May 17, 2021

Posted on May 22, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 17:2, 5 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah. So he did what the Lord had told him. Elijah is remembered as one of the greatest prophets, even though he didn’t leave a book with his … Continue reading →

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Fame; May 16, 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 13:1 By the word of the Lord a man of God came from Judah to Bethel, as Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make an offering. This particular story is interesting to me particularly because of the … Continue reading →

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National Repentance; May 15, 2021

Posted on May 18, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:19-20 “But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot Israel from my land, which I have given … Continue reading →

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