by lighthouse | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:3-4 “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” The author of these words thought it was of ultra importance to pass on the most valuable truth known to man. Jesus lived, died and rose. Is there any other truth you or I can pass on to our children, grandchildren, those we love or all the world than the story of our Savior? The telling of that story is our most important task and privilege on this earth.
by lighthouse | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:2 “By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.” The Good News all Christians enjoy is life saving. One can have all the wealth of this world and experience all the pleasures of this world while never knowing the saving truth of the Gospel and his/her life on this earth will have been meaningless no matter seeming accomplishments. Knowing the truth of The Gospel and enjoying the life of eternity with our Savior is by far the most valuable treasure one can possibly possess. Hold your Savior’s hand firmly–never let go!
by lighthouse | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Is faith ultra important for life with God? Absolutely! Is hope ultra important for life with God? Absolutely! What makes love greater than faith or hope? Can one have faith without love? No! Can one have hope without love? No! All three are essential ingredients. Yet love, God’s love, defines the other two–faith and hope. Is it that faith and hope are inner, personal attributes and love is both internal and external? Yes. One cannot truly appreciate either God or fellow mankind without love. Very, very interesting passage.
by lighthouse | Sep 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.” Childhood can be an enjoyable time of dependence on one’s parents. That is God’s intent. Good parents help shape a child’s being. The responsibilities of a faithful parent are tremendous. To shape a child is a wonderful and fulfilling task. When that child becomes an adult he/she assumes the same responsibility as his/her parents. What a privilege it is to faithfully live in God’s plan in the stages of the circle of life, serving our Heavenly Father in every stage.
by lighthouse | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:7 “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” Out of 9 words, 4 are the word–always–. Consistency dominates. You and I cannot show love once and then expect love traits to be dominate in our lives. You and I must be consistent. Protection, trust, hope and perseverance are traits which define you and me constantly–always–. Anyone who knows you or me and is either loved by you or me or who loves you or me has no doubt of the passion owned when the thought of love exists. That thought is true in our relationship with each other and in our relationship with our Heavenly Father and in His relationship with us.
