Category Archives: obviously

Sunday, October 2, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in tender love:

“…also to Apphia our sister…”
(Philemon 1:2)

Who is this woman Apphia, Jesus?

Although she was obviously
someone of standing and influence
a key person in the church

Paul doesn’t say –

except to call her his sister.

Not his biological sister.
His sister because of their mutual faith in You.

For all of us who trust You as our LORD and Savior

are family –
brothers and sisters under You
our God and Father.

And one day in heaven…

I’ll get to meet my sister Apphia!

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Song of Songs 4:9-10; Hosea 2:1; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 12:50; Acts 1:16; Acts 21:7; 1 Timothy 5:2

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with pedal-to-the-metal commitment:

“Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”
(Genesis 3:11)

You had just asked the ultimate rhetorical question, Jesus.

Obviously, You knew he had eaten from the tree you told him not to.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have bothered him to be without clothing.
Just as obviously, he knew You knew.

What do I do when You nail me off-base through Your Word?

Do I excuse myself…

…or confess and repent?

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Leviticus 5:5; 1 Samuel 7:6; Psalms 32:5; Isaiah 30:15; Acts 2:38; James 5:16; 2 Peter 3:9

Saturday, September 12, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sobered attention:

“…God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell…”
(2 Peter 2:4)

Instructive, Jesus.

Obviously, You’re telling me this for a reason.

It’s not just to inform me of an historical event, is it?

You want me to take note…
and apply the lesson.

I’m pretty sure this is it:

There’s a hell reserved for those who listen to Satan
and reject You.

Message received and recorded.
Lesson absorbed.

Deep breath…

…ready for the test.

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Matthew 5:22-30; Matthew 10:28; Matthew 18:9; Matthew 23:15; Matthew 23:33; Hebrews 10:26-31; James 3:6

Saturday, May 11, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in self-assessment:

“…to see if you would stand the test…”
(2 Corinthians 2:9)

Obviously, Jesus…

You knew if they would stand the test
You know everything before it happens.

But that may explain why I’m going through some things.

Maybe this is a test.

If so…how am I doing?

Well, I know the partial answer:

In some areas
I wasn’t exactly on my “A” game..

But overall, what’s my grade?

My salvation is secure
but my heavenly treasure is what’s at stake.

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Matthew 6:19-20; Matthew 13:44; Matthew 13:52; Matthew 19:21; Mark 10:21; Luke 12:33; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; James 1:12