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About jgarrott

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

God’s Instruments; July 23, 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:30 But the child’s mother said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. This story illustrates something that is very common, but which … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Supply; July 22, 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 4:3 Elisha said, “Go round and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few.” It has always been interesting to me that Elijah is considered the “greater” prophet, but there are far more … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; July 21, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 22:14 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what the Lord tells me.” Micaiah proved he was a true prophet right here. This whole chapter gives very interesting insight into prophets … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; July 20, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:28 The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Because the Arameans think the Lord is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, … Continue reading →

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Boasting; July 19, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:11 The king of Israel answered, “Tell him: ‘One who puts on his armor should not boast like one who takes it off.’ ” Now that’s a snappy comeback! It was obviously a proverb of the day, but … Continue reading →

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Encouragement; July 18, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 19:18 “Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him.” This is an enormously encouraging passage for many pastors, especially those who are distressed … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply of Strength; July 17, 2017

Posted on July 20, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:46 The power of the Lord came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. This was another miracle, but not being as dramatic as the immediately … Continue reading →

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Choosing God; July 16, 2017

Posted on July 20, 2017 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 the story of the most dramatic … Continue reading →

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Ministering God’s Truth; July 15, 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 17:24 Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the Lord from your mouth is the truth.” What’s really interesting to me about this is … Continue reading →

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Doing What God Says; July 14, 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 17:5 So he did what the Lord had told him. This chapter introduces us to Elijah, considered one of the greatest prophets and one who appeared with Moses to talk with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. (Matthew … Continue reading →

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