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About jgarrott

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

Following God; February 11, 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:30-31 “A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?” This passage … Continue reading →

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Shepherds; February 10, 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” We sometimes forget that “pastor” means “shepherd.” This verse calls to mind Paul’s famous words to the Ephesians: “It was … Continue reading →

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Fulfillment of Prophecy; February 9, 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:8 Who has ever heard of such a thing? Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor … Continue reading →

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Lifespan; February 8, 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:20 “Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; … Continue reading →

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Consequences; February 7, 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:13-14 Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; my servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; my servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My … Continue reading →

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Belonging; February 6, 2018

Posted on February 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Everyone has a fundamental need to be acknowledged, to … Continue reading →

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Intercession; February 5, 2018

Posted on February 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 62:6-7 I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes … Continue reading →

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Restoration; February 4, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:4-5 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. It’s interesting … Continue reading →

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Giving; February 3, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:6-7 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your … Continue reading →

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Excluding Ourselves; February 2, 2018

Posted on February 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:3 Let no foreigner who has bound himself to the Lord say, “The Lord will surely exclude me from his people.” And let not any eunuch complain, “I am only a dry tree.” Very often we exclude ourselves from … Continue reading →

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