by lighthouse | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 81:13a “If my people would only listen to me…” The words of this passage were written approximately 3000 years ago. These words are as true today as they have been in the past. And they are not just written for someone else—they are written for you and me and our children and grandchildren. These words are written for us to teach to our family. If only….we listen, apply God’s truths—our lives would be blessed as our God intends.
by lighthouse | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 81:1 “Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob.” Is it fair to say (write) that either a person has strength or a person has weakness? Is it fair to say (again, write) that a Christian has strength. That isn’t to write a Christian is problem free or is perfect–it is to write–a Christian relies in faith on the strength provided by his/her Heavenly Father. If strength is absent– anxiety, depression and a feeling of loneliness does exist. Not only is our Psalmist expressing the thought of strength with a relationship with Jesus, but to delight in that strength–sing, rejoice and shout about it! What a joy to live and be thankful for such a faith.
by lighthouse | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 81:1 “Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob.” God makes Himself known to you and me through the Bible, through nature and through our individual hearts and souls.Our Psalmist not only knew of God, he knew that from God comes peace, contentedness and strength. How can any of us, knowing this truth, not earnestly and excitedly thank and praise the God of our forefathers and our loving, wonderful Redeemer.
by lighthouse | Mar 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 80:3 “Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” Allow me to interpret this passage in the form of construction. All of us who own a home are in a constant state of construction, demolition, restoration, a sigh of relief saying now we’re done (but we never are) as we are continually repeating those 4 steps. The same with our lives. We learn God’s Word. we disobey God’s Word, we are forgiven and made perfect and say to ourselves–now maybe we have learned for good (but we never do) and are continually repeating those 4 steps. Could our Savior be more loving—how compassionate He is—how forgiving He is—how blessed we are.
by lighthouse | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 78:7 “Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.” Every one of us has to make a decision in regard to relying on or trusting in every one and everything. You either trust or you don’t. If you don’t you cannot say–well, sometimes. If you do you will say–always. In regard to God we can honestly and definitely say–always. God’s promises are never in question. Whatever He tells us is absolute truth. When He says–I love you, I forgive you, you are my child, I am always with you, I am your God and your Savior–believe Him with all your heart—you are relying on absolute truth–trust Him! You are His wonderfully blessed child—worry about nothing.
