Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with absolute sincerity:

“Rise, and let us go against her for battle.”
(Obadiah 1:1)

It’s easy to forget this part of following You, Jesus.

You call me to peace.

But You also call me to take up Your sword.

You teach me to turn the other cheek.

But You also command me to stand up for what’s right.

Whenever possible, You challenge me to find common ground with those who oppose me.

But You also order me to draw a line in the dirt beyond which I

will not

cannot

dare not

go.

You call me to forgive, to overlook an offense, to lovingly cover over a multitude of sins.

But You also call me to wage war against evil.

Yes, I’m one of Your lambs.

But I’m also a soldier.

And You’re my Commanding Officer.

So.

Who…what…when…where…

Do You want me – in Your strength – to fight?

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1 Peter 3:9-11; Matthew 10:34; Proverbs 19:11; 1 Peter 4:8; John 18:36; Luke 22:35-38; Matthew 18:21-22; 2 Corinthians 10:1-6; 2 Timothy 2:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:12: 2 Timothy 4:7

What is Lazaroo?

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