Public Prayer; September 28, 2025

Posted on September 29, 2025 by jgarrott

John 17:13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.”

Prayer can get complicated. It is talking to God and not to man, which is why Jesus told us to go into a private place to pray, (Matthew 6:6) and he put the Pharisees down for liking to pray in public places. (Matthew 6:5) However, sometimes our prayers need to be heard by those we are with. Jesus, who did everything perfectly, is here saying that He is praying out loud for the sake of His disciples who could hear Him. He wasn’t praying to His disciples, but He was praying for them, in more senses than one. I’m sure every Christian has been blessed at times to hear other believers pray. Those words can be encouraging, and even prophetic and healing. However, if we are caught up in how our prayers will sound to other people, they won’t be prayers at all. We’ve all heard “prayers” like that, and probably have said a few ourselves. Prayer must be focused on the One to whom we are praying, but when that is the case, it can bless others as well.

At this point there is a young woman in another part of Japan who calls me most days, to receive advice but most especially to hear me pray for her, I think. I could, and do, pray those same things for her when I’m not on the phone, but hearing me pray is a blessing to her. We have an interdenominational prayer meeting here once a month, and the main feature is hearing people from different churches pray for specific topics, allowing their words to inform and expand our own prayers. All that said, it is very common for Japanese believers in particular to be hesitant to pray in public, because they are worried about what others will think of them and their prayer. As a pastor, I seek to grow each believer in prayer, to focus on God and know that He is the almighty Creator who loved them so much that He sent His Son to die for them. When we have that framework, prayer of all sorts becomes a delight. I am to be a model “pray-er,” letting people know by example that God is accessible, that He is really listening, and we don’t have to put on airs, but just be open and honest with Him. I am to stay focused on my Lord and delight to talk with Him, guided by His Spirit, so that His words may flow through me for His glory.

Father, thank You for this reminder. May I be the prayer warrior You want me to be, indeed “praying without ceasing,” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) so that Your will may be done through me for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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Prayer; September 27, 2025

Posted on September 28, 2025 by jgarrott

John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”

We don’t often think about how prayer changed after Jesus’ resurrection. We automatically tack, “In Jesus’ name, amen,” on the end of every prayer, but it’s actually nowhere near that simple. Prayer existed long before Jesus was born, and is a part of virtually every religion. By definition, prayer is simply asking, and in Elizabethan times was often used that way between people, as witness Shakespeare. In modern usage, prayer is generally used to mean talking to deity, and in its fullest form, it’s talking with deity. We tend to overlook the fact that in the Model Prayer Jesus taught His disciples, (Matthew 6:9-13) there’s none of the “In Jesus’ name” business. That we can talk to the Father in the name of the Son is absolutely astounding, yet we take it so lightly! The most important thing about prayer is that we are indeed talking with the Creator of the universe. That awareness should keep us from being flippant, at least! Jesus is here recognizing that we get happy when we get what we ask for. That’s not something to be ashamed of, but it shouldn’t be our primary motivation for prayer. When done right, prayer is fellowship with our Creator, and nothing is higher or deeper than that. John Denver was hardly a theologian, and may well not have even been a Christian, but there’s a line that has always struck me from his song, Rocky Mountain High: “Talk to God, and listen to the casual reply.” Far too many people pray without expecting any real reply, and that’s tragic. We ask for things, and if we get them, we say, “God answered my prayer.” However, our spiritual ears are seldom tuned well enough to hear Him talk to us with any specificity or detail. Sometimes He will respond to us through the Bible, and we should be reading it with that anticipation. Sometimes He will talk to us through the people around us, even if they have no idea they are prophesying. And sometimes, He will talk to us through our own mouths, if we will yield ourselves to Him. The thing is, we were created for fellowship with God, and the more we move into that, the more peace, joy, and satisfaction we will have.

As I have written before, I grew up in a home where prayer was as natural as breathing, and I’m deeply grateful. After all, He can hear everything that goes on. That said, I wasn’t taught to be listening for God’s reply. The first time I ever heard God speak specific words to me without any human agent, I had been asking for wisdom and guidance about some issue, and when I finally took a breath, I heard very clearly, “Well then, shut up!” I was totally shocked, but then I had to laugh at my own foolishness. I now find that He speaks to me in many ways, and I’m still learning to listen. As a pastor, my highest desire for each of the believer in my care is that they too find that God cares enough about them to talk to them, as well as to listen to them. If we will grow to be a congregation in constant communication with our Lord, He will be free to do anything at all through us!

Father, thank You for this reminder. Thank You for the incredible privilege of prayer. May I exercise it more and more and lead others to do the same, so that Your purposes may be accomplished in and through us for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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The Upper Room Discourse; September 26, 2025

Posted on September 27, 2025 by jgarrott

John 15:9-10 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”

Every parent, if they’re honest, will confess that it’s easier to love a child that does what they’re told. Some people would say that’s violating “unconditional love,” but it’s a fact. We can love unconditionally only in the abstract; in practical terms, behavior matters. We’re afraid of that, because we know our behavior isn’t that good! However, this is the tension of reality. This is precisely why we are saved by grace through faith: it is only through the perfectly obedient Son that we can be accepted as righteous and holy. (Ephesians 2:8-9, and various other passages) The thing is, it’s all interrelated. If we love God, we will keep His commandments! (John 14:15) It is definitely worthwhile to do in-depth study of this Upper Room Discourse, and to do such study repeatedly, because it is of vital importance. It is what Jesus wanted to be sure His disciples heard before He was crucified, and as such, cannot be overestimated. The repeating themes are love, joy, obedience, and the Holy Spirit, along with the opposition we will encounter from the world. It’s impossible to have too much understanding of those. We all desire joy, and as Jesus said in the very next verse, abiding in God’s love certainly generates joy! It’s actually impossible to separate all these things, so the wisest approach is simply to seek more of Jesus. If we will do that, we will be obedient and loving and joyful, fully assured of the love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

This is of course how I seek to live my life, but I’m on the way, not arrived, just as Paul was. (Philippians 3:12-14) People comment that I am kind and gentle and the like, but my temper can be sharp at times. People think I am perfectly righteous, but God knows better! I certainly desire to live in perfect step with the Holy Spirit who is in me, (Galatians 5:25) but sometimes my rhythm gets off. Obedience is a choice, and I need to make that choice more and more consistently, for my blessing and the blessing of those around me.

Father, thank You for this reminder. I do love the Upper Room Discourse, and I want to make it more and more part of me, to live it out in every detail. I can’t do that in my own wisdom and strength, but nothing is impossible for You, so I ask You to do it in and through me, for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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The Holy Spirit our Teacher; September 25, 2025

Posted on September 26, 2025 by jgarrott

John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”

This is a vitally important verse about the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Far too many Christians think of the Holy Spirit strictly in terms of gifts and power, forgetting that He is also the One who teaches us about all the things of God, just as Jesus did. This was absolutely essential in the early days of the Church, before the writings that were codified into the New Testament existed, but it is still certainly necessary today, because the devil never stops lying. We need the Holy Spirit to show us what is right, but now we have the Bible to confirm things, because there are certainly lying spirits out there. What we need to do is to be committed to doing whatever God tells us, and to have the humility to not try to figure it out on our own. Both of those can be difficult! We think we are committed, but when push comes to shove, we have a tendency to rebel. The point of humility can also trip us up, because pride can take on all sorts of disguises. We are to use the minds God has given us, yes, but always remember that God’s smart and we aren’t. That’s part of what Jesus meant when He said that we have to become as little children to enter heaven. (Matthew 18:3) If we have the commitment and the humility, then the Holy Spirit will teach us absolutely everything we need to know.

I’ve stumbled in both those areas, but particularly in the area of humility, as I keep being reminded. However, God has been faithful in spite of my foolishness. Last night I didn’t go right back to sleep after getting up to go to the bathroom, and the Lord showed me things about the message for Sunday, as well as the song we’re supposed to sing after the message. I don’t have to “manufacture” messages! He gives me interactions with various people throughout each day, and if I am sensitive to Him, I will be His agent to each of them, for their blessing and His glory. Right now, I’m still wrestling with getting a new computer fully set up for all I need to do with it. That might seem like a completely different area, but God has the necessary knowledge and wisdom for that as well. I just need to be quiet enough to listen!

Father, thank You for Your faithfulness, in absolutely every area. Help me not be anxious about anything, but be actively obedient to You in all You show me to do, for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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Spiritual Warfare; September 24, 2025

Posted on September 25, 2025 by jgarrott

John 9:33 “If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.”

I have always loved this story of the man born blind. That he was totally uneducated goes without saying, given his physical handicap. However, there was nothing wrong with his mind! You could say he had the advantage of not having had legalism drilled into him, the way the Pharisees had. Totally uneducated, he completely demolishes the arguments of the Pharisees, based on simple logic. I am naturally reminded of Charlie Kirk, who never attended college, but made a career of going to colleges, talking with students and faculty, and demolishing their mistaken ideas with logic and, frankly, the truth of God. Because the Left couldn’t overcome him with words, they killed him with a bullet, whereas this man was banished from the synagogue. Those in opposition to God and His truth do all sorts of bad things, but we need to remember what John said in his 1st letter: “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) This man born blind was put out of the synagogue, and experienced who knows however much other social consequences, but he met the Messiah, and was able to worship Him in person. Charlie Kirk was assassinated, but he went directly before his Lord in heaven, and his ministry, his life work, has exploded, and looks to change the nation and the world. As Jesus repeatedly cautioned His disciples, we will encounter opposition of all sorts, but when we are anchored in Him, we have nothing to be afraid of. Nothing can overcome God!

I have commented repeatedly that I sometimes wonder how closely I am walking with God, because I don’t feel I have encountered very much direct opposition. However, God is my Judge, and I don’t even judge myself. (1 Corinthians 4:3-4) Reading the Frank Viola book on the New Testament Church, I have a much better grasp of all the opposition Paul faced, and I’ve had it easy! I am to remember that it is the devil who doesn’t want Japan turning to Christ, and so be unrelenting in my spiritual warfare against him. I should be on offense, not defense! There are people to whom I’m ministering at this point who seem close to opening their hearts, and I’ll see two of them today. They are in no way my enemies, but I must be strong on their behalf against the enemy who has trapped their minds and hearts to this point, so that they may receive God’s truth and be set free indeed, for their salvation and God’s glory.

Father, thank You for this reminder. Thank You for the powerful impact Charlie Kirk has had on countless people, breaking the chains that have held them back from being bold for You. May we indeed rise up, a mighty army, just as in Ezekiel’s vision, (Ezekiel 37:1-14) to bring in Your great harvest, for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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Sowing and Reaping; September 23, 2025

Posted on September 24, 2025 by jgarrott

John 3:36 “Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together.”

There is joy in sowing, and joy in reaping. In terms of evangelism, we tend to focus on the joy of reaping, but there can be no reaping without sowing, and there is joy there as well. However, going to the agricultural source of the metaphor, both of those can be hard work! It’s interesting that Jesus here speaks of both wages and joy. In many places the Bible assures us that we will be rewarded for our labors, but on top of that we get the joy and satisfaction of having done the work of God and of His kingdom. And we must not forget that all of this is in relation to eternal life. Our perspective is always limited. We basically see just what is in front of our noses, if we even see that accurately! God invites us to lift our eyes and see things as He does. (He’s explicit about that in verse 35.) We aren’t to ignore the things that are in front of us, but we need to realize that there’s always far more to any situation than what we can see. When we have that understanding, we can rejoice whatever the immediate task might be, trusting that God will work it all out for our blessing and His glory. (Romans 8:28)

Just recently the Lord has been showing me more and more joy in sowing. I have wanted to be a reaper, gathering in the harvest, but the timing of that is God’s business. God has been showing me the joy of expressing His love in various ways, preparing people’s hearts to receive the seed of the Gospel, and then scattering that seed in countless ways. Harvest is indeed exciting, but every step of the process is important, and the better I understand that, the more joy and satisfaction I will have. The Lord has brought people to me that I wasn’t seeking, and that is a reminder that salvation is His business. I’m not to be so Calvinist that I think I have nothing to do with it, but I’m never to think that I can save anyone on my own. He is the source of eternal life! I am to be faithful and diligent at the tasks He gives me, taking joy in the privilege of serving Him, and remember that payday is coming!

Father, thank You for this reminder. Thank You for opening my eyes more to the joy of sowing, and even of tilling and weeding. Keep me from giving up in any way, but rather help me to rest, relax, and rejoice in You, just as You have told me to do, so that the results may be exactly what You intend, for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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God’s Supply; September 22, 2025

Posted on September 23, 2025 by jgarrott

John 3:34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

This was written specifically about Jesus, but it actually applies to everyone whom God sends. Problems in ministry are never because of God’s supply, but only from our capacity to receive and apply all that God supplies. It’s not clear whether this verse is something John the Baptist said, or something John the Apostle wrote in commentary. Either way, it’s the Word of God, and evidence of the truth of this verse. How’s that for circular reasoning? We get all involved in the people God uses, to the point that we tend to forget that it’s God who is actually saying and doing the things we admire. Charlie Kirk is an excellent case in point. He was totally committed and submitted to God, and God used him accordingly, accomplishing more through him in 31 years than most people see happen in twice or even three times that span. It’s like Paul said, “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7) He also demonstrated this verse, speaking the words of God and allowing God’s Spirit to work through him. We can do the same! I keep coming back to the awareness that any weakness in the Church, and in individual believers, comes from a misplaced focus on the temporal rather than the eternal, the terrestrial rather than the heavenly. We are accountable for our stewardship of every resource, every opportunity God gives us, and we aren’t to treat them lightly. However, we have got to remember that those things are never more than tools to use in accomplishing God’s will. I recently heard three men talking about how men in particular can be enamored of tools of various sorts, whether a car or a drill or an airplane or whatever. That isn’t necessarily bad, but it can quickly veer into idolatry, and that’s very bad. We need reliable tools, but our real reliance must be in the One who provided them, and nothing less.

I’ve certainly tangled with this issue. I have relied on my intellect and skills more times than I like to think about, and I still get great satisfaction from a new computer. Recognizing that, I have great hesitation in making such purchases, but with the upcoming end of support for Windows 10, I just ordered a replacement for the computer I’m using at this moment. I have the fairly unusual need for multiple bays for optical drives, since I produce the CD recordings of our services, and such cases are no longer common. I didn’t want to go to the headache of buying a motherboard and rebuilding everything, but at just the right moment, God showed me a listing for a refurbished computer, and it will arrive this week. I still have the headache of getting all the necessary software installed, but God will get me through that, and I’m mildly excited. Of far more importance is the progress I’m seeing in someone the Lord is drawing to Himself. That man came to the service yesterday, and I’ll see him again this morning. God has sent me to him, so I’m to speak God’s words to him by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit within me, knowing that God will do what needs to be done.

Father, thank You indeed for Your supply. Help me be the steward You want me to be, accomplishing Your will for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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Understanding the Bible; September 21, 2025

Posted on September 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

Just as He had done with Cleopas and his friend during the walk to Emmaus, recorded just before this, Jesus opened the hearts/minds of His apostles as well. That’s something we all need, on a regular basis! On at least one level the Bible is easy to understand, but at the same time, it is infinitely deep, because it is a book by and about God, who is infinite. To use an expression Bill Whittle likes, we don’t have the “mental horsepower” to understand it all on our own, so we need God to reveal it to our hearts and minds. Incidentally, most English translations say “minds” here, while the Japanese says “hearts.” I think that’s significant, because academic knowledge of the Bible is never enough. I doesn’t hurt to know the original languages, certainly, and knowledge of the cultural context and the like can be very helpful, but it ultimately comes down to the Holy Spirit speaking His Word into us, for us to really grasp it. Here again the Japanese is helpful, because English translations just say “understand,” where the Japanese says “satoru,” the verb form of the Buddhist satori, enlightenment. This is far more than understanding that two plus two equals four. Human understanding is very dark, as in, “dim-witted.” There are countless Scriptures that refer to God in terms of light. It is only when He shines on and in us that we are able to grasp fully what He has said and is saying to us.

I have had academic knowledge of the Bible from childhood, having read the Bible through by the time I was 10. However, I was clear proof of what Paul said: “Knowledge puffs up while love builds up.” (1 Corinthians 8:1) I became a textbook example of spiritual conceit, and it wasn’t pretty in the least. He dealt with that in principle in a very dramatic encounter when I was 24, but He has had to give me “refresher lessons” from time to time ever since. That’s why I come to the Lord and His Word every morning, asking Him to open it to me and me to it, so that it may have its full work in me. (Isaiah 55:11) I delight to share what God has shown me, so times like this morning, when I’m letting someone else preach, are a growing exercise for me. However, God has given me fresh revelation through this sister, so I look forward to interpreting for her. With my teacher gifting, I’ve got to remember that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Teacher, (John 14:26) and listen to Him as well as allow Him to speak through me. Thankfully, the Bible is readily available to all with whom I come into contact, so I can share God’s Word in printed form as well as verbally.

Father, thank You for Your Word, on so many levels. Help me be a faithful conduit, receiving and obeying it myself even as I share it, so that Your name may be acknowledged as holy and Your rule and reign be established as Your will is done, in holy perfection, for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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The Arrival of Messiah; September 20, 2025

Posted on September 21, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 19:27-38 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:
 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

This is of course the famous scene of what we now call Palm Sunday. It just occurred to me exactly why the disciples got so excited. They had probably never seen Jesus ride anything, much less a donkey colt, and some of them probably remembered the prophecy, “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king  comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” (Zechariah 9:9) They had been hoping that Jesus was the promised Messiah, particularly considering all the miracles He had performed, and here He was, explicitly fulfilling a prophecy that was universally recognized as Messianic. I would have gotten excited, too! Jesus had acknowledged a few times that He was the Messiah, but never publicly like this, and this particular prophecy explicitly says “king,” which put Him into direct competition with Rome. No wonder the Pharisees were upset! (verse 39) Even the ones who were inclined to believe in Jesus didn’t want Rome coming down on them like a ton of bricks! That ties in perfectly with the discussions that were held after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. “If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.” (John 11:48) They had no faith to believe that this itinerant preacher from Galilee was greater and mightier than all of Rome. They preferred their current, comfortable (for them) situation of being subject to Rome, to all the turmoil they rightly saw would come from being seen as in opposition to Rome. Indeed, that’s exactly what happened to the early Church, which refused to say, “Caesar is Lord,” but instead insisted that Jesus was Lord, even over Rome. We are quick to judge the Pharisees, but I wonder if we would have done any better in their place. The level of faith required to recognize that global politics are no match for the plans of God is frankly not that common even today.

I am personally challenged by this. God has graciously given me faith, but that faith is challenged regularly by what my senses and my intellect tell me. The world is a mess, and in this Information Age I know more about that mess than anyone could have even just a few years ago. Many, many people are increasingly convinced that we are indeed in the Last Days, and I have no reason to doubt them. That said, it still comes down to daily, moment-by-moment faithfulness and obedience. I will be thrilled whenever the Lord returns, but I’m not to just sit around waiting for that to happen. The Lord has things for me to do, as He does for every one of His children, (Ephesians 2:10) so I’m to seek to discern them and do them, with all the strength He gives me. I can’t do anything right on my own, but He can do anything at all, even using me, so I’m to yield myself to Him in full obedience, for His glory.

Father, I didn’t expect this. Thank You. Thank You for all I see You doing, and for all You are doing that I don’t recognize, or have no idea of in the first place. You have told me to rest, relax, and rejoice in You, but I’m not very good at that. Help me keep growing in obedient faith, not backing off from any task You assign to me, so that Your will may be done on Your schedule for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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Jesus’ Mission; September 19, 2025

Posted on September 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

This is a famous verse, and the story of Zacchaeus is famous, but I don’t know that we necessarily connect them in our minds. The story of Zacchaeus is particularly significant in light of what Jesus said in relation to the rich young ruler who came to Him: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:25) It is stated clearly that Zacchaeus was rich, but he certainly got saved, by repentance through faith. As Jesus told His disciples, when they were amazed at His response to the rich young ruler, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) You could say that Jesus’ mission, as expressed in this verse, was an impossible one, but thankfully, it’s not impossible for God. On the face of it, it is impossible for sinful mankind to be received and accepted by holy God, but God accomplished the impossible by sending His Son to die, taking the penalty for the sins of mankind so that, like Zacchaeus, we can be saved by grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9) This verse indicates a very essential requirement for salvation: we have to recognize that we need it, that we are indeed lost. This is where many people hang up, and so condemn themselves to hell. Sadly, that includes many “fine, upstanding” people, because they trust in their own goodness rather than in the grace of God. It is only when we recognize that we are hopeless that we can receive the true hope of eternal life.

I’ve experienced this full blast. From the outside, I looked pretty good, having been raised in a strongly Christian home, baptized at seven, very familiar with the Bible, and a married father and church member – even a member of the choir! However, God in His mercy showed me the state of my soul, for just an instant, and I collapsed in repentance, crying out, “My Lord and my God.” I am eternally grateful not only that He did that, but that He enabled me to respond that way. I have debated in my mind whether I was saved before that, but I have absolutely no question that I am saved now, even though I still slip up at times. Now, my mission is an extension of that of Jesus, seeking the lost so that He can save them. I certainly can’t save anyone on my own! I’ll be seeing someone this morning who seems very close to opening his heart to Jesus, and it’s exciting. I not only want to see him saved, I want every believer in this church to have the experience of introducing people to Jesus so they can be saved. The experience is addictive! The number of lost people with whom we are surrounded is virtually unlimited, so it’s open season!

Father, thank You for this reminder. I do ask You to guide my lips and my actions, not just this morning but all the time, so that many, many more people may be brought into Your family, for their salvation and Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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