Category Archives: Good News

Friday, April 17, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in grateful affirmation:

“…through our gospel…”
(2 Thessalonians 2:14)

It was Your gospel, Jesus – Your good news –

that You left heaven
were born of a virgin
lived a sinless life
worked countless miracles
taught truth as no one else could
died on the cross for our sins
rose triumphant, from the dead
returned to heaven
are preparing a home in heaven for all who believe
will return one day
to establish Your kingdom forever.

Yes, that’s also Paul’s gospel…

and mine.

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Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Mark 6:2; Luke 1:26-38; John 14:1-6; Acts 1:3-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:24

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in utter amazement:

“He called you to this…”
(2 Thessalonians 2:14)

When some people hear the gospel, Jesus –

that You were born to a virgin
lived a sinless life, teaching and performing miracles
were crucified and rose from the dead
to save from their sins all who believe
so they can live forever with You in heaven –

they reject it.

But I didn’t!

When I heard that amazing good news

I knew it was true
and I believed!

because You called me.

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Isaiah 41:9; Romans 8:29-30; 1 Corinthians 1:26; Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 1:5; Ephesians 1:11; Ephesians 4:4; 1 Timothy 6:12

Sunday, May 19, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with growing passion:

“This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven.”
(Colossians 1:23)

This is the gospel – the good news – that I’ve heard and believed, Jesus.

It’s the gospel that many of my friends and family have heard.

It’s changed our lives.

But although You have proclaimed it to every creature under heaven

not every creature has been as blessed as I’ve been

to hear it.

It’s my responsibility to tackle that problem.

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Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:16; Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16; Romans 10:14; Romans 15:20

Thursday, March 14, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with renewed determination:

“This is the gospel that you heard…”
(Colossians 1:23)

Your gospel, Jesus!

The good news that You Are God
that You came to this earth as a baby
grew to be a man who taught truth, worked miracles
who died on the cross for the sins of all who believe
who will return to take Your followers to heaven forever.

Everybody’s got to hear your gospel!

Please use me however You wish, Father
to bring that miracle to pass.

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Matthew 24:14; Mark 8:35; Mark 10:29-31; Mark 13:10; Mark 16:15; Acts 15:7; Romans 1:2

Monday, April 9, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with watchful eye:

“Watch the field where the men are harvesting…”
(Ruth 2:9)

Ruth was a gleaner, Jesus.

So am I.

She had to wait till the harvesters had gone over the field before she could follow after them and gather what was missed.

So do I.

Countless others have worked in Your harvest field before I came along.

But there are still people who haven’t heard the good news.

I’m watching the field, Father
so I can tell them about You.

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Genesis 8:22; Psalms 67:6; Psalms 126:5-6; Proverbs 10:5; Matthew 9:37; Matthew 13:3-9; Matthew 13:18-23

Thursday, August 31, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo in devoted passion:

“The LORD has spoken.”
(Obadiah 1:18)

That’s what’s said when You’ve handed down Your verdict, Jesus.

There’s a finality to it

as though The Judge’s gavel has fallen

reverberating throughout eternity.

When it’s worded like that

it’s usually bad news.

But You also speak amazing promises, LORD!

These, too, are good for all time.

Your promises to Your loving, obedient people

can never, ever be broken.

May every happy, faithful promise in Your book

be forever  mine.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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1 Kings 14:11; 2 Kings 10:10; 2 Kings 19:21; Isaiah 1:2; Jeremiah 13:15; Jeremiah 48:8; Hebrews 10:36; James 1:12

Thursday, August 31, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo in devoted passion:

“The LORD has spoken.”
(Obadiah 1:18)

That’s what’s said when You’ve handed down Your verdict, Jesus.

There’s a finality to it

as though The Judge’s gavel has fallen

reverberating throughout eternity.

When it’s worded like that

it’s usually bad news.

But You also speak amazing promises, LORD!

These, too, are good for all time.

Your promises to Your loving, obedient people

can never, ever be broken.

May every happy, faithful promise in Your book

be forever  mine.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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1 Kings 14:11; 2 Kings 10:10; 2 Kings 19:21; Isaiah 1:2; Jeremiah 13:15; Jeremiah 48:8; Hebrews 10:36; James 1:12

Thursday, May 18, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with undiluted sincerity:

“…striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.”
(Philippians 1:27-28)

Normally, not being frightened in any way by those who oppose me would be an impossibility, Jesus.

But these circumstances change that.

Sharing salvation for all who trust in You!

How can You not protect me while I’m doing that?

Doing it in harmony with all who follow You.

With You and them
I’m not alone.

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Genesis 7:13; Psalms 34:3; Psalms 133:1; Matthew 19:6; John 16:32; Acts 1:14; Ephesians 3:6; Philippians 1:5-6

Monday, December 7, 2015

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“…through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow…”
(Philippians 1:26)

I long to have that effect on others, Jesus!

to be the bearer of good news
to be used by You to draw others close to You.

Ironically, that sometimes requires me to start with the bad news

that they – like I – are sinners who need to repent
that refusal to repent and believe in Your

death
burial
resurrection

will land them eternally in hell.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Matthew 5:29-30; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 23:33; Mark 1:15; Mark 9:42-48; Luke 16:19-31; Romans 10:9-10; 2 Peter 2:4-9

Monday, December 7, 2015

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“…through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow…”
(Philippians 1:26)

I long to have that effect on others, Jesus!

to be the bearer of good news
to be used by You to draw others close to You.

Ironically, that sometimes requires me to start with the bad news

that they – like I – are sinners who need to repent
that refusal to repent and believe in Your

death
burial
resurrection

will land them eternally in hell.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Matthew 5:29-30; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 23:33; Mark 1:15; Mark 9:42-48; Luke 16:19-31; Romans 10:9-10; 2 Peter 2:4-9