Category Archives: David

Monday, December 12, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with unshakable belief:

“Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need?…he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat…The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath…So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”
(Mark 2:25-28)

You’re the One who makes the rules, Jesus.

I’m not about to question You when You change them.

My job is real simple:

Obey.

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Exodus 20:8; Deuteronomy 5:12; 1 Samuel 21:5-6; Matthew 12:1; Matthew 12:9-13; Matthew 17:24-27; Colossians 2:16

Sunday, October 30, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with utter abandon:

“When all the work Solomon had done for the temple of the Lord was finished, he brought in the things his father David had dedicated—the silver and gold and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of God’s temple.”
(2 Chronicles 5:1)

Father and son working together, Jesus

to honor You.

Although that’s beautiful

it doesn’t always happen.

But You’re my Father

and I’m Your child.

What do you say let’s work together
to bring glory to Your holy Name!

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Matthew 5:16; Matthew 5:45; Matthew 5:48; Matthew 6:14; Matthew 6:9; Matthew 6:26; Matthew 6:32

Monday, October 24, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“The king also said to Shimei, ‘You know in your heart all the wrong you did to my father David. Now the Lord will repay you for your wrongdoing. But King Solomon will be blessed, and David’s throne will remain secure before the Lord forever.’”
(1 Kings 2:44-45)

For a long time, it looked like Shimei would get away with his detestable behavior, Jesus.

But You saw to it:

He didn’t.

Those who refuse to trust in You

never do.

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Exodus 34:7; Numbers 32:23; 1 Kings 2:37; 1 Kings 2:42; Proverbs 11:21; Isaiah 43:25; Ephesians 5:5

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with white-hot fervor:

“Ish-Bosheth did not dare to say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him. Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David…Make an agreement with me, and I will help you bring all Israel over to you.’ ‘Good,’ said David. ‘I will make an agreement with you.’”
(2 Samuel 3:11-13)

Ish-Bosheth had good reason to be afraid of his general, Jesus…

because Abner was about to betray him.

Who among those I trust is about to betray me?

You know.
I’d like to know, too.

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1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Samuel 23:11-12; 2 Kings 8:7-15; Matthew 26:20-25; Luke 16:15; 2 Corinthians 11:11; 2 Corinthians 12:2-3

Sunday, August 14, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning emotion:

“Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, ‘Whose land is it? Make an agreement with me, and I will help you bring all Israel over to you.’ ‘Good,’ said David. ‘I will make an agreement with you.’”
(2 Samuel 3:12-13)

Just like that, Jesus –

The commander of Saul’s army gives up and switches sides to David.

That just doesn’t happen!
Unless You make it happen.

O God!

In Your Way and Time
make it happen for me.

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Exodus 14:8; Deuteronomy 2:30; 1 Samuel 13:14; 1 Kings 14:8; Psalm 75:6-7; Proverbs 21:1; Romans 9:16

Thursday, June 9, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with fear and trembling:

“May God deal with Abner, be it ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the Lord promised him on oath and transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish David’s throne over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beersheba.”
(2 Samuel 3:9-10)

If Abner knew all of that, Jesus

then why didn’t he do it to begin with?
A lot of people died because he didn’t.

How many will suffer because I don’t do

what I already know I should?

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Joshua 22:22; Psalm 19:1-4; Luke 19:22; Romans 1:20; Romans 2:17-24; 1 Corinthians 2:11; James 4:17

Monday, April 4, 2022

 

Heed the warning, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…Ish-Bosheth said to Abner, ‘Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?’…he answered…’This very day I am loyal to the house of your father Saul and to his family and friends. I haven’t handed you over to David. Yet now you accuse me of an offense involving this woman!’”
(2 Samuel 3:7-8)

Yeah, Jesus.

I want to be certain that I have all the facts
before I accuse someone of wrongdoing.

If all I have is hearsay and circumstantial evidence
I’d better keep my mouth shut.

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Psalm 27:12; Psalm 35:20; Psalm 38:20; Acts 23:29; Acts 24:9; Acts 26:2; 1 Timothy 5:19-20

Friday, January 28, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had been strengthening his own position in the house of Saul.”
(2 Samuel 3:1,6)

Thank You for this reminder, Jesus!

Even while I’m enjoying Your favor
the enemy of my soul is plotting his next attack.

Keep me ever vigilant!

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1 Samuel 19:2; Malachi 2:15-16; Matthew 10:17; Matthew 16:6; Luke 12:15; Colossians 4:2; 2 Timothy 4:15

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in steadfast faith:

“For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’ Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
(Acts 2:34-36)

 

You’re the one who ascended into heaven, Jesus!

But only after –

in the greatest display of love
this world has ever known –

You gave Your life for me on the cross.

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Psalm 22:1-18; John 15:13; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Galatians 6:14; Colossians 1:19-20; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 2:24

Saturday, January 15, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in heart pounding love:

“He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us—to show mercy to our ancestors…”
(Luke 1:69-72)

Your salvation is awesome, Jesus!

But how does that show mercy to our ancestors?

It’s for those who are with You in heaven
looking down with great joy
mightily cheering us on!

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Job 19:26:27; Mark 9:2-4; Luke 16:19-31; 1 Corinthians 15:35-58; 2 Corinthians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Hebrews 12:1-3