by lighthouse | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:9 “The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” On the first day of Creation God created light. What that light was is an interesting yet nonconclusive study. The important fact is: the first thing God created was light. The rest of Creation came after this first and critical need. Your and my most critical need is light–or should the word be spelled Light. Without our Light survival is impossible. John, our author, continually emphasizes Jesus as our Light. He is the One we cannot survive without. Why would we want to walk in darkness when we can enjoy the Light of life?
by lighthouse | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:6-7 “There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.” John was born to testify as a witness to Light. John knew he had the distinct privilege of introducing Jesus, our beloved Savior, the Light, to the world. Wouldn’t you think John would have enjoyed an elegant life, the most comfortable chariot in his day, food including every delicacy, and honor befitting the one who was introducing Light? Whenever you think of God’s purpose for your life don’t expect a bed of roses. When you represent your Savior do so realizing this earthly life is loaded with thorns–Heaven is our Home.
by lighthouse | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:4 “In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.” If you have a choice of walking, running or living in darkness or walking, running or living in light—which would you choose?There couldn’t be a more obvious answer, yet many choose the obviously wrong answer. Study your Bible, develop a close relationship with your Heavenly Father and enjoy the wonderful daily and eternal joy of walking, running and living in the fabulous light gifted to us by our Savior. There is no greater joy!
by lighthouse | Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” This is a phenomenal verse. This verse begins with the exact 3 words of the beginning of the Bible. The Word–Jesus–was present when God created our universe. If that is true, and it is true, this verse not only states Jesus is God, but it is also the beginning of Christmas. John loved his Savior. He is bringing us to the beginning to show each of us the magnificence of everything he is going to tell us in the rest of his book.
by lighthouse | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Youth and energy and beauty which come while being young are wonderful blessings. Maturity and age steal these youthful attributes. Walking and exercising become more difficult while youthful beauty slowly fades. However, faith becomes stronger, more in depth and wisdom becomes solid like a boulder. God reminds each of us to praise especially women who portray a faith of strength and the wonderful personality of faithfully serving their Creator. Have a great weekend.
