John 11:44
Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go."
This is when Jesus called Lazarus forth out of the tomb cave. Apparently Lazarus was not able to remove the burial bindings himself, and needed help to get free of them.
O my Father, am I still bound with some of those strips of grave clothes that remain of my fleshly nature? Help me, Father, to recognize them for what they are, and the strength to discard them; or send to me someone who can remove them from me if I cannot do it myself, like Lazarus. Show me how to "put off the old man" and "put on the new man" that is of Your Spirit Who lives in me. Teach me Your ways, for they are not my ways; and Your thoughts, for they are not my thoughts; that I may speak only Your words, and do only the things You have planned before time for me to accomplish to further Your kingdom here and bring glory to Your Name.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
