Lazaroo – Tuesday, July 14, 2009
4 comments, Jul 14, 2009
Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, in hallowed awe:
“At that time Jesus came…and was baptized by John.”
(Mark 1:9)
I’m stunned by Your humility, Jesus.
Everyone knew John was baptizing sinners.
But You lived your entire life on this earth without once committing a sin!
John should have been baptized by You…not You by him.
And yet, You submitted Yourself to baptism to show us what was right – knowing full well Your enemies would call You a sinner.
But from the manger of Your birth…
through your childhood and public ministry…
all the way to the cross! –
the taunts of others never once stopped You from doing right.
You’ve set me an example I long to follow.
Help me, LORD, please help me!`
May I never be too proud to humble myself and endure the taunts of others…
…to do what’s right.
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Mark 11:29; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 1:4; Hebrews 4:15; Matthew 3:13-15; John 9:24; John 5:33-42; Luke 2:7; Luke 2:48-51; Mark 2:7; Matthew 27:42-44; John 13:3-15; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6
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.
Jeff Says:
I think the pride, the self-righteousness that comes with it as one’s Christianity as a back drop is why nonbelievers feel so alienated from us. And mostly, we appear to not mind. It is sad. God have mercy on Your children!
Jul 14, 2009, 9:55 am