Lazaroo – Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Nov 17, 2009 I Lazaroo.
Open a vein and bleed the words of this Lazaroo aloud to God:
“‘You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?’ declares the LORD Almighty. ‘Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with his own house.’”
(Haggai 1:9)
These are strong words, Jesus.
But down deep, I know they’re true.
You’ve commanded me to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. But to that command You’ve also attached a promise:
If I put You first
You will take care of all my personal needs, as well.
Now, You’re reminding me the reverse is also true:
If I put myself first, not only will Your house “remain a ruin…”
but my self-centered, me-first attitude will blow up in my face.
You’ve given me double incentive to put You first.
If I do it, I win.
If I refuse, I lose.
God help me do it!
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Deuteronomy 11:13-15; Psalms 22:26-28; Ecclesiastes 4:13; Isaiah 8:11-15; Jeremiah 6:8-12; Ezekiel 3:17; Ezekiel 33:2-11; Matthew 6:24-34; Acts 20:31-32
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.
Gary Weerts Says:
Greetings; It is like putting God ” as the tail & and not the head “. I remember in my younger years,when teams would be chosen ( basket ball, soft ball ect..) and I would be chosen last.I hated that feeling,knowing that the choices were getting less and less,and finally I got chosen–last!!! As a small boy,that really hurt. Back to the lazaroo.I wonder if Jesus played in the childhood games? GOD seems to be put off until last ( that hurts ). HIS house was last.Greed, self indulgence, day after day of ” me-me, I-I “. Lord,Forgive me for making You the tail and not the head. Gary.
Nov 17, 2009, 12:56 pm