Supporters Extra: Lazarus the Soul-Winner
Hi friends! As usual I have an extra devotion for you as a thank you for your kind support of my work.
What have you thought of this Lazarus story? I’d love to hear your thoughts, please share in the comments below if you would.
Today I want to share from the final chapter of Uncle Bud’s book, where he talks about how Lazarus would become one of the most powerful witnesses for Jesus in all of Bethany. It’s an angle I never really considered. read or listen to the rest of this devotion on my Patreon page here, for any amount a month. Thank you for your support!
Lazarus feasted with Jesus but also had to deal with persecution. This is the Christian life!
Stephen stood before hostile men and spoke with extraordinary boldness, a courage available to any ordinary person filled with faith in the risen Christ.
The women couldn't keep the news of the resurrection to themselves, and neither should we. Think of one person today who needs to hear what Jesus has done in your life, and tell them.
Even the hardest hearts can be opened - but it takes persistent, faithful prayer. Commit today to pray for the unbelievers and resisters in your life.
The religious leaders were scared of the people, and so they sent Jesus to his death. Not so John Wesley, who did not withhold his reputation when he gave His all to God.
Oswald Chambers devoted his life to introducing people to God through his teaching and ministry, a goal that continues to bear fruit today through his writings. What’s your life mission?
Embrace your calling as a Hope ambassador this year, boldly representing the hope found in Christ to a world that desperately needs it.
Even after Manasseh's conversion, the people around him didn't change. Our spiritual experiences don't automatically transform others. Be an inviting example rather than a pushy Christian!
Paul urged Timothy to set an example in conduct. Is Christ evident in the way you conduct yourself?
Your life paints a picture of God’s love to the world! Let every act of kindness be a brushstroke of His heart.
News about Jesus spread rapidly throughout the region as people witnessed His authoritative teaching and power. Are you spreading His life-giving message to those who need to hear it?
William Greathouse is one of the Church of the Nazarene’s most influential leaders. But it was his mother’s simple conversion from a nominal Christian to a committed one, that began his journey.
Paul warns Timothy of the misguided notion that the Christian faith takes away all your struggle. In fact, difficulties abound for the real Christian – but they are very much worth the trouble.
Is our faith over-simplified, or is it credible? Donald Shafer argues that a holy faith must be intellectually credible for it to be taken seriously.
Many people believed on Jesus because of Lazarus. Your testimony of what Christ has done is the most powerful evangelism tool you possess. Read or listen to this extra devotion here - thank you for your support!