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About jgarrott

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

Seeking God; March 10, 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 39:29 “I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.” Only those who are seeking God know what a wonderful promise this is. … Continue reading →

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The Nation of Israel; March 9, 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:28 “Then the nations will know that I the Lord make Israel holy, when my sanctuary is among them for ever.” It is very interesting to see the different responses to the existence of the nation of Israel today. … Continue reading →

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Unquestioning Obedience; March 8, 2018

Posted on March 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:3-4 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the … Continue reading →

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Responding to Circumstances; March 7, 2018

Posted on March 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 36:32 “I want you to know that I am not doing this for your sake, declares the Sovereign Lord. Be ashamed and disgraced for your conduct, O house of Israel!” God often had His prophets say things more than … Continue reading →

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God’s Land; March 6, 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 36:11 “I will increase the number of men and animals upon you, and they will be fruitful and become numerous. I will settle people on you as in the past and will make you prosper more than before. Then … Continue reading →

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Fat Sheep and Thin; March 5, 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 34:16 “I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.” On … Continue reading →

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Serving God; March 4, 2018

Posted on March 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:8-9 “When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; March 3, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 20:44 “You will know that I am the Lord, when I deal with you for my name’s sake and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices, O house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.” Basically everything … Continue reading →

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Legalism; March 2, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 20:25 “I also gave them over to statutes that were not good and laws they could not live by.” This is an absolutely incredible verse to me. In verses 11, 13, and 21 God specifies that the person who … Continue reading →

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Holiness; March 1, 2018

Posted on March 3, 2018 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 20:12 “Also I gave them my Sabbaths as a sign between us, so they would know that I the Lord made them holy.” This is a slightly different slant on the whole issue of a Sabbath than I am … Continue reading →

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