by lighthouse | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 2:12 “and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.” Many people in the world live for self-pleasure. Isn’t that what a happy life is all about? Why would anyone prioritize serving God and telling others of His grace while ignoring self-indulgence? Why? Because self-pleasure, self-indulgence or simply living life to please oneself is as temporary as temporary gets. Serving God is as long term as long term gets. Security and peace can be life long—even eternal. It is a simple matter of choosing wisdom over being foolish. Each of us makes a choice.
by lighthouse | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 1:12 “We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” You and I live glorifying/serving our God. He couldn’t do more for each of us than He has done. Our appreciation should be as evident as the sky is above the earth=nothing can be more obvious. Do others see that quality in us? We pray others do. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 1:8 “He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.” Many times one hears a person is in Heaven who did not follow Jesus and who lived a life other than the one way to gain eternal life with our Lord Jesus. Man does not determine where eternal life will be spent–God does. This passage is one of many where the thought of having a faith in Jesus is beyond critical for eternal life in Heaven. Salvation is dependent on knowing the Gospel message of our Lord and Savior. Your and my responsibility is to share that truth.
by lighthouse | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 5:15-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually. give thanks in all circumstances: for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Since the moment we came to faith–always–continually–in all circumstances–became our life. Rejoicing, praying and thanksgiving became your and my life. God didn’t write–in good times–He wrote–at all times. Is that difficult as we live life? Absolutely! When He explains as we live with Him in Heaven, we will understand. For now we believe and live with trust, hope and praise. We celebrate with thanksgiving every moment of every day.
by lighthouse | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 4:7-8 “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” You and I cannot have two masters. Either we are our own master or God is our Master. One is seconds long in satisfaction while the other is secure and brings peace for a lifetime into eternity. We need our Savior’s help to be constantly aware of the short pleasure of earthly satisfaction. We fail is we let our human nature rule our lives. We thank God for living inside each of us and directing every step we take–both physically and mentally.
