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About jgarrott

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

Revenge vs. Forgiveness; June 13, 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 24:12 “May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.” David’s dependence on God was complete. He not only trusted … Continue reading →

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Inquiring of God; June 12, 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 23:4 Once again David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him. This particular story is an excellent illustration of the reason for David’s successes. Simply put, He asked God. Today we would tend to think that … Continue reading →

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Legalism vs. Grace; June 11, 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 21:6 So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there except the bread of the Presence that had been removed from before the Lord and replaced by hot bread on the day it … Continue reading →

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Jealousy vs. Gratitude; June 10, 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 18:28-29 When Saul realised that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy for the rest of his days. Jealousy is such … Continue reading →

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Pride; June 9, 2017

Posted on June 12, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 18:9-10 And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. The next day an evil spirit from God came forcefully upon Saul. Saul had already laid the groundwork for demonic possession by his disobedience, as … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; June 8, 2017

Posted on June 12, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 17:47 “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.” Here we have … Continue reading →

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Confidence vs. Conceit; June 7, 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 17:37 “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.” … Continue reading →

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Externals; June 6, 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but … Continue reading →

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Obedience to God; June 5, 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 15:22-23 (But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of … Continue reading →

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Depending on God rather than Man; June 4, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Sam 13:10 Just as he finished making the offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him. Saul was eminently human, and so serves as a cautionary tale to us all. We are told that he was distinctly … Continue reading →

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