by lighthouse | Jan 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” A Christian could feel–I am great. I am a child of God. I am blessed abundantly. I will spend eternity in heaven. All the rest of you–good luck. That Christian mentality is not at all Christian. A Christian is humble and gentle and patient and shows love even as God, our Great Teacher, shows love. Never elevate yourself or the power on the elevator will fail and a crash is the only result.
by lighthouse | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 4:1 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” We don’t usually think that being a prisoner is a good thing. But, Paul informs us that being a prisoner is not only good, it is a fantastic blessing. To be locked together with our Heavenly Father is a treasured way to live. You and I have received a special call from our God and in that call He invites us to be His children, heirs to all the blessings He so generously provides. Enjoy your life as a prisoner!
by lighthouse | Dec 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” I am going to state a fault both you and I have—we think too small-way too small. We place limitations on God because of our own limitations. God has no limitations. Do we say we know that truth, yet we do not have the faith strong enough to believe it? Let God work with you in whatever it is you and He want for your life. Do not be afraid to ask for too much. Do not let your mind limit God and His blessing your life. Pray for a strong faith, wisdom, knowledge and whatever else you and God have going. Do not be shy. A happy, blessed—immeasurable blessed New Year.
by lighthouse | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:19 “and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” The new year will bring changes— good times, sad times, opportunities, failures, successes—all the multitude of life’s life. Above all, for every Christian, the coming year will bring a deeper, richer, cherished, wonderful and blessed relation between you and your Heavenly Father. That is great news. That is the news which should dominate every New Year’s party. Can you imagine the joy of this coming year if that was the theme of life for 2022? God, help us live that theme for this coming wonderful year! We praise You and Thank you!
by lighthouse | Dec 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:17b-18 “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” I have to confess: I do not appreciate or understand or have the ability to convey the endless, infinite, ultimately faithful and outstanding meaning when God tells me He loves me. I would like to understand and be able to explain so you understand that enormous love which passes all understanding. If either you or I get into New Year resolutions could this understanding be one of those resolutions? If we try very hard at developing this thought will the end of 2022 show that you and I have solved our ability problem? Let’s live it and try to grasp it!
