by lighthouse | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:7 “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” God had a plan. Everything our God chooses for us is orderly, consistent and beneficial to those whom He loves. You and I need the Counselor–that is our Comforter, the Holy Spirit who lives within each of us. Jesus knew and knows we need help. That’s right–you need help. I need help. Without that help we are lost—and who wants to be lost? Praise God for having the Counselor living within each of us—we can live in the comfort, peace and security only He provides.”
by lighthouse | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that you will not go astray.” You and I are influenced by both the thinking of society and the thinking of our Savior. If we don’t read our Bibles and learn what our God has to tell us about life and death and Himself and His expectations we can do nothing less than be influenced by the fallible thoughts of society. Nothing could be more damaging. Society destroys family and individual stabilities. God thinking produces strong families and individual security. We all make a choice.
by lighthouse | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” God’s principles and truths are not enjoyed by many in the world. Jesus was even threatened with death many times before He was actually put to death for His exposing the truth. You and I have the responsibility of knowing God’s truths, which is why we study His Word, we are also responsible for telling others His truths. What a joy it is to be His adopted child but expect to be not liked by many.
by lighthouse | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” Every faith filled Christian is not the creator of his own faith filled live; rather God has chosen him/her to live and teach others the joy of life with our Savior. Imagine—you are CHOSEN. Does that mean God has written your name in the Book of Life? Absolutely-Definitely-Without Question. You and I are both humbled and honored. What a fantastic Savior, Advocate and King we praise. Thank you, God. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” What can possibly be said to help one understand this truth. Jesus, our best friend, died for you and me. That truth is the greatest truth, greatest love relationship, greatest friendship and greatest wonder which ever happened. Great is the closest word in our vocabulary which describes His love for each of us. What a phenomenal best friend!!
