Category Archives: Elders

Saturday, December 2, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo, undeterred:

“The king should know that we went to the district of Judah, to the temple of the great God. The people are building it with large stones and placing the timbers in the walls…We questioned the elders and asked them, ‘Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and to finish it?’”
(Ezra 5:8-9)

Every time I launch something for You, Jesus

Satan will raise up someone to question what I’m doing.

Fine. Let them ask away!

…while I keep right on doing what You’ve called me to do.

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Nehemiah 6:8-9; Luke 4:44; John 8:7; Acts 5:42; Acts 12:16; Acts 20:7; Acts 20:31

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo filled with confidence in God’s protection:

“But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not stopped until a report could go to Darius and his written reply be received.”
(Ezra 5:5)

May Your Eye keep watching over me, Jesus!

Keep me working, serving!
Perform Your wonders!

May I never let Satan’s threats deter me from Your mission.

Yes, he has power
but You have all power!

Greater are You in me

than the doomed one who terrorizes the world.

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Daniel 12:3; Matthew 28:18; Luke 4:6; John 5:24; Galatians 2:9; Ephesians 3:2; Colossians 1:11

Friday, September 1, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with wholehearted adoration:

“Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of the Israelites, and Aaron told them everything the Lord had said to Moses. He also performed the signs before the people, and they believed. And when they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.”
(Exodus 4:29-31)

I bow down and worship You too, Jesus!

When I’m in misery, You see it.
You’re concerned about me.

And You have the loving power to do something about it.

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Genesis 16:11; Genesis 29:32; Exodus 3:7; Exodus 3:17; Psalm 56:8; Hosea 5:15; 1 Peter 5:7

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with growing understanding:

“…Solomon summoned to Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David. And all the Israelites came together to the king at the time of the festival in the seventh month.”
(2 Chronicles 5:2-3)

They obeyed the king, Jesus.

But why?

Billions of people have disobeyed kings’ commands.

Very simply, You put it in their hearts to obey Solomon.

So they did.

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1 Samuel 2:35; Nehemiah 2:12; Psalm 36:1; Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 20:9; Acts 4:28

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with ironfisted determination!

“My people, your guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path. The Lord takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people. The Lord enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people…”
(Isaiah 3:12-14)

This is the worst, Jesus!

When the people You’ve called and equipped to lead
turn their backs on You

what are the rest of us to do?

Though our leaders forsake You

may we always and forever remain true!

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Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Deuteronomy 31:16; Joshua 24:16; Joshua 24:20; Isaiah 1:28; Acts 11:23; Revelation 2:13

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in fervency of spirit:

“Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; bring together the elders, gather the children, those nursing at the breast. Let the bridegroom leave his room and the bride her chamber.”
(Joel 2:15-16)

Wow, Jesus.

Talk about an important gathering!

Most of all…

because it’s a meeting called by You.

May I never miss any meeting You all me to

or anything You call me to do

morning, noon or night.

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Exodus 12:16; Leviticus 8:4; Numbers 14:5; Ezra 10:8; Psalm 22:22; Proverbs 24:7; Acts 15:12

Sunday, November 1, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bold determination:

“…hold to the teachings we passed on to you…”
(2 Thessalonians 2:15)

That’s the secret, isn’t it, Jesus?

If the priceless truths you shared with my elders are to benefit me
I’ve got to hold on to them with fierce tenacity!

The enemy of my soul will do everything he can

to pry them out of my grasp.

Then with equal fervor,

I’ve got to equip and inspire those who come after me
to hold on for dear life!

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Deuteronomy 4:9; Deuteronomy 6:2; Proverbs 4:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 2 Timothy 2:2; Revelation 2:25; Revelation 3:11

Sunday, August 2, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with sold-out surrender:

“The elders of Israel will listen to you.
(Exodus 3:18)

That had to greatly encourage Moses, Jesus!

After all, he had been gone from Egypt 40 years.

When he left, he was fleeing for his life
having killed an Egyptian for beating a fellow Israelite.

Of course, when he showed up at the age of 80

no one would recognize him, no one would believe him

unless You made them.

Intervene in my life like that, Father!

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Exodus 20:19; Deuteronomy 5:27; 1 Samuel 30:24; Psalms 85:8; Isaiah 32:3; John 10:16; Acts 28:28

Thursday, January 17, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in stubborn faith:

“Teach the older men to be…sound…in endurance.”
(Titus 2:2)

By the time these men reach their advanced years, Jesus

You expect them to exhibit this amazing trait of endurance.

Of course, in many cases, that has to be taught

because none of likes what it means:

hardship, disappointment
waiting, waiting, waiting.

The only way to teach it or learn it

is to believe or discover
that when You promise it

in Your perfect way and time
You come through.

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Psalms 119:142; Psalms 145:13; Joshua 21:45; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 8:26; Luke 24:34; John 19:35

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with heartfelt pleading:

“Go, assemble the elders of Israel…”
(Exodus 3:16)

Israel’s elders spoke to and for Your people, Jesus.

They were seasoned, experienced, wise, trustworthy.

But for all that, the message You told Moses to deliver to them

would have been almost impossible to accept
unless you moved on the hearts of the elders to believe it –

which You did.

Do that for me, Holy Spirit!

When You send me to someone with an amazing message, please:

Go before me.

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Exodus 32:34; Numbers 14:14; Psalms 59:10; Isaiah 45:2; Isaiah 52:12; Isaiah 58:8; Matthew 21:1-6