by lighthouse | Jan 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:16 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” God knows we are weak when left alone and are like fragile lambs without a shepherd. We would wonder, get lost and be devoured by wolves. That is not symbolism—that is the truth. What does He do to protect us? He gives us the Holy Spirit who lives inside each of us. That truth is not only a miracle each of us enjoy, but also the truth which gives us strength and comfort to survive in a world of hurt and chaos. The Holy Spirit gives us a comfort, so we thrive with hope and never have to live in fear.
by lighthouse | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands.” Our Savior has made life for us quite simple. Love loves love and love enjoys pleasing the one loved. Jesus loves loving you. If we enjoy that love isn’t it a simple and logical conclusion that in appreciation we obey? So simple, yet so difficult. We pray and thank Him for His help knowing we will do well.
by lighthouse | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:13-14 “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” The truth of this thought Jesus expresses sure exposes the weakness of our faith. Our human nature constantly overrides this verse. God is always, without fail watching out for your and my good. We ask and He always answers according to His will and for our good. That is faith in action and that faith dictates how we live life. Eliminate our human nature and clothes ourselves in our God nature.
by lighthouse | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:5-6 parts –“Thomas said to him, ‘Lord,….so how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered,’ I am the way…'” Jesus never soft pedaled, beat around the bush, dodged, hemmed and hawed–I am sure you get the point. He, rather, spoke accurately and directly. Thomas asked the same question each of us would ask and Jesus answered in His normal profound way. There is no question—He is absolute. Does your faith question Jesus’ answer or is your reply–absolutely, positively, without any doubt–I am sure you get the point. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:2-3 “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” It is very difficult to imagine that our Savior loves each of us so much that He is preparing a palace for each of us exclusively so He can enjoy your and my presence. Imagine the love He wants you and me to know. Imagine, you are His adopted child and are soon to inherit a fortune for all eternity beyond belief. How can we be other than faithful?
