Category Archives: Savior

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo in bated breath anticipation:

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation…”
(1 Peter 2:1)

This is a fascinating command, Jesus.

Many of us who have trusted You as our Savior
view our salvation as a single event.

We said, “Yes!” to the good news
that You paid for our sins on the cross
and three days later rose from the dead.

But now – oh the excitement!

…to learn there’s more.

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2 Corinthians 10:15; Ephesians 4:15-16; Ephesians 4:22-32; Colossians 1:10; Colossians 1:28; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Peter 3:18

Monday, May 10, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
(Ephesians 2:17-18)

The Jews were the insiders, Jesus

the rest of us outsiders.

But You’re the Creator of us all

and in Your love…the Savior of us all!

Because they rejected You, the Jews became outsiders

but one day You will once again draw them

back inside.

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Romans 11:1-2; Romans 11:7-8; Romans 11:11-12; Romans 11:17-21-26; Romans 11:28-32; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 2:13-15

Thursday, March 11, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sweet recognition:

“But brothers and sisters…”
(1 Thessalonians 2:17)

What a great reminder, Jesus!

People worldwide who claim You as their Savior –
some of whom attend my church –

are not just Christians
not merely acquaintances
even friends.

They’re family –
my forever brothers and sisters.

If my dad is a Christian

he’s also my brother.

If my mom is a Christian

she’s also my sister.

If my biological brother or sister are Christians

they’re also…well…

better than a mere brother or sister!

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Matthew 19:29; Matthew 25:40; Luke 21:16; Acts 1:16; Acts 6:3; Acts 11:29; Romans 7:4

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in humbled determination:

“I had planted you like a choice vine of sound and reliable stock. How then did you turn against me into a corrupt, wild vine?”
(Jeremiah 2:21)

When You drew me to Yourself and I asked you to be my Savior

You planted me in Your Church, Jesus!

But I confess:

I haven’t done nearly enough with what You’ve built into me!
I’m not giving You anything like the good return You deserve.

That has to change.

Now.

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Isaiah 3:14; Isaiah 5:3-5; Jeremiah 11:17; Jeremiah 12:10; Jeremiah 42:10; Matthew 20:4-7; 1 Corinthians 3:6

Saturday, February 1, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in deep gratitude for the cross:

“You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew.”
(Galatians 2:14)

Peter had embraced Your good news, Jesus!

He was no longer living under the law.
He had faced the fact that he kept falling short.

Instead, he was now living under grace –
trusting You alone as His Savior.

But when some of the old crowd showed up

he reverted to his old ways
and Paul, in Your courage –

nailed him for it.

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Acts 13:39; Romans 2:12; Romans 6:14-15; 1 Corinthians 9:20; Galatians 4:21-31; Galatians 5:4-6; Galatians 5:18

Sunday, August 4, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo all the way to the marrow of your bones:

“…who…rejoice when they reach the grave…”
(Job 3:22)

Job’s suffering was so great

that the grave looked good to him, Jesus!

He’s certainly not the only person in the midst of pain and anguish

who’s felt that way.

But of course, the grave’s not the end.

It’s only the beginning:

Hell for those who’ve rejected You
Heaven for those who’ve trusted You as their Savior.

My goal isn’t the grave, Father!

It’s the joy of what awaits me on the other side.

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Genesis 37:35; 1 Samuel 2:6; 2 Samuel 22:6; 1 Kings 2:6; Job 5:26; Psalms 49:14; John 11:44

Thursday, July 4, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in purest devotion:

“A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum…”
(Mark 2:1)

A second chance with You, Jesus.

Priceless.

During Your first visit to Capernaum

You taught with authority –
casting out demons, healing the sick.

That night the whole town showed up at Peter’s door.
But next day you left Capernaum to preach in nearby villages.

If I have strayed one inch from Your love, mercy, truth and power

draw me back to You, my Savior!
never to falter again.

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2 Chronicles 20:32; Psalms 44:18; Psalms 119:10; Psalms 119:21; Psalms 119:110; Proverbs 24:10; Hosea 7:13; Mark 1:21-39

Sunday, June 30, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo all the way to the marrow of your bones:

“Did not one God create us?”
(Malachi 2:10)

Yes, Jesus, You did.

You’re my Creator, my Father, my Indweller
my Savior, Best Friend, Guide and Protector
my LORD and my God!

You have all rights to me.

Do with me as You will.
I’m Yours! Use me!

I long to bring You praise, honor and glory.

I’m determined to tell as many people as possible about You
so they can experience you as I do:

deep, daily, moment-by-moment

1on1.

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Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26-27; Psalms 25:5; Psalms 64:1; Psalms 88:9; Isaiah 9:6; John 14:6-10; John 14:15-17; Philippians 3:20

Monday, December 17, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with total transparency:

“The LORD, the God of your fathers…”
(Exodus 3:16)

That gets my attention, Jesus

no matter who the lord of my fathers was.

Maybe the lord of my fathers was some false god.

Maybe my fathers didn’t believe in any god
leaving them to be god of themselves.

Or maybe You were the God of my fathers

the one true LORD and God
Creator of heaven and earth –

everyone’s God –

whether or not they acknowledge You as Savior

…or Judge.

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Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 4:35; 1 Kings 8:60; Isaiah 45:5-6; Isaiah 45:18; Mark 12:32; Acts 4:12; Hebrews 12:23

Friday, May 18, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“These are the words of him who is the First and the Last…”
(Revelation 2:8)

Well, that would be You, Jesus.

You’re First of all time
You have no beginning.

You’re Last of all time
You have no end.

You ARE.

You’re the Great, One and Only

I AM.

You’re the Creator of everything that exists

the Rock who accompanied Israel in the desert
the Cornerstone of the Church
the Bright and Morning Star

My Savior, my LORD

my God.

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Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:14; John 1:3; John 20:28; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 2:20; Revelation 22:16M