Category Archives: Gospel

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, October 15, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with big picture perspective:

“…I must leave them to the one who comes after me.”
(Ecclesiastes 2:18)

Important reminder, Jesus.

All the stuff I’ve accumulated
will get left behind the moment I draw my last breath.

Maybe I should love things less

and love You more.

Maybe I should invest far greater time, energy and resources

in the lives of the people who inhabit this planet with me
and with whom I will spend eternity

if I make sure they hear about You.

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Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 14:21; Romans 1:9; Romans 1:16; Romans 15:20; 1 Peter 3:15-16

Sunday, September 22, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning emotion:

“When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel…”
(Galatians 2:14)

That’s when I’m forced to speak up, isn’t it, Jesus?

In a company, nation, church, community, project, group of friends

the first steps may seem right

but if over time there’s a blatant departure –

or a subtle one –

I can’t remain mute.

I have to speak up:

wisely, humbly, respectfully…
but firmly.

If I’m ignored, I have to keep trying

or get out.

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Genesis 39:6-12; Exodus 11:8; Judges 2:19; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 78:10; Jeremiah 5:3; Zechariah 7:11; Matthew 10:14; Matthew 22:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; Hebrews 11:24

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, January 7, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“…if you continue in your faith…not moved from the hope held out in the gospel.”
(Colossians 1:23)

“I’m unmoved from the hope held out in the gospel.”

Powerful, Jesus.

When I pray for something that hasn’t happened.

I’m unmoved from the hope held out in the gospel.

When I lose my job.

I’m unmoved from the hope held out in the gospel.

When my doctor diagnoses me with an incurable illness.

I’m unmoved from the hope held out in the gospel.

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Psalms 78:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isiah 12:2; Jonah 2:4; Habakkuk 3:16-19; Zephaniah 3:12; Matthew 24:14; Galatians 2:5

Thursday, April 26, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with eager passion:

“This is my gospel…”
(2 Timothy 2:8)

I’m no Apostle Paul, Jesus, but this is my gospel, too!

You created everything that is –
heavens, earth, animals, people.

With God as Your Father, You were born to the virgin Mary –
the God-Man who worked miracles, taught like no other.

On the cross You paid with your life for the sins of all believers
then rose to life on the third day.

This is my gospel!

And I’m sticking to it.

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Matthew 24:14; Mark 8:35; Mark 13:10; Mark 16:15; Acts 8:25; Romans 1:1; Romans 1:16

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

Thursday, July 21, 2016

 

Sell out totally to God as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…peoples of obscure speech and difficult language…”
(Ezekiel 3:6)

They’re out there, Jesus

that’s for sure.

People I can’t understand.
Men, women and children whose language I can’t learn

because I don’t want to work that hard.

But they need You!

They have as much right to hear about Your

death
burial
resurrection

as I do.

I’ve got to pay the price, don’t I?

Love them.
Learn them.
Speak their language.

Or send someone in my place

who will.

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Isaiah 6:8; Matthew 10:18; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 13:46; Acts 18:6; Acts 22:21; Romans 15:20

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.

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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