Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with sold-out determination:

“They formed themselves into a group and took their stand…”
(2 Samuel 2:25)

Sometimes that’s what it takes to stand, Jesus:

a group.

I know.

It’s my responsibility to stand…

even if I have to stand alone.

But that’s harder

and if not absolutely necessary

it’s stupid.

One of the great joys of life is to find people of widely-diverse

talents
personalities
backgrounds
experiences
ages
ethnicities
skills
perspectives

who share the same set of

values
passions
dreams
goals

all of them centered on You
each gleaned from Your Word

who form themselves into a group
whose strengths are

maximized
coordinated
motivated
set free

by a

humble
fiery-eyed
visionary

servant-leader.

Impossible?

Absolutely not.

So when does this ever happen?

More often than I think
less often than it should.

But if I’m not currently in such a group
it’s worth everything it costs me

to find one
or create it.

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Genesis 32:7-8; Judges 11:3; 1 Samuel 19:19-20; 2 Samuel 23:8-38; Matthew 20:24-28; Acts 1:15; Acts 2:42:47; Acts 6:1-6; Ephesians 4:1-5; Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:1-7

What is Lazaroo?

Take Me Deeper

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.