Author Archives: jgarrott

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About jgarrott

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

Listening to God; August 27, 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 33:10 The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. This is a very sad statement that could be repeated many times about many different people. The idea that the Creator would indeed care … Continue reading →

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Active Obedience; August 26, 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 31:21 In everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheartedly. And so he prospered. This passage gives us a glimpse … Continue reading →

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Tithing; August 25, 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 31:10 Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the Lord, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the Lord … Continue reading →

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Unity in Obedience; August 24, 2017

Posted on August 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 30:12 Also in Judah the hand of God was on the people to give them unity of mind to carry out what the king and his officials had ordered, following the word of the Lord. Genuine unity comes … Continue reading →

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Timing; August 23, 2017

Posted on August 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 29:36 Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly. I’ve come to the conclusion that most of the reasons for God’s timing in doing things … Continue reading →

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Mentoring; August 22, 2017

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 26:5 He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success. Zechariah was obviously a good mentor, keeping the king on … Continue reading →

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Jehoshaphat; August 21, 2017

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:20 Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” I have loved … Continue reading →

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Humility and Faith; August 20, 2017

Posted on August 22, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:12 “O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” Jehoshaphat had … Continue reading →

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Preparation; August 19, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 19:4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers. When you think about it, … Continue reading →

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Rewards; August 18, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” We tend to think of Old Testament prophets as those who have books named for them, but there are many … Continue reading →

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