by lighthouse | Dec 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:14-15 “For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.” You and I belong to a much larger family than those you or I spent Christmas with. Every faith filled person on earth and in heaven is a member of this illusterous group. I do not know how many brothers and sisters we have, but the number is huge. We all live and die in awe, trying to understand the might, power, kindness and love of our Heavenly Father. Again how blessed we, His family, are.
by lighthouse | Dec 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:17 “In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” The celebrations of Christmas are not so we can all have dinner with each other or buy presents for one another or travel and see each other. The celebrations of Christmas are all because Jesus came to this earth, lived, died and rose so that you and I could have a relationship with God. Without Jesus you and I could not approach God. That would be devastating. With Jesus we easily approach God in total freedom. That is what the celebrations are all about.
by lighthouse | Dec 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:6 “This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” The most important and profound promise ever made we are in the midst of celebrating. That is, God’s promise to send a Savior into the world for all of mankind. Everyone on the face of the earth has been given this important and profound promise. Obviously, not everyone accepts and enjoys the most love promise ever made—that is a sad truth. The true meaning of Christmas celebrates our God’s fulfilled promise. Therefore, you and I celebrate and rejoice that we have become heirs and inherit all the wonders our God offers. Again, thank you, God! Have a wonderful Christmas celebration!
by lighthouse | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 2:22 “And in him (Jesus Christ) you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” Dwell on the thought-the Holy Spirit lives inside you. God lives within you. Comprehend the miracle. That truth obligates you and me to live a life knowing His presence is with us and He is a very welcome guest. When you are down or depressed you are never alone. How can you be? God dwells within you. Again, Thank you, Jesus!
by lighthouse | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 2:19 “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household.” Imagine, you are a child of God. Imagine, you are a member of God’s family. Imagine, you have a Father in Heaven. Imagine, you have a smile on your face because you are so blessed. BUT, you do not have to imagine—-This is all wonderful reality. You are His child, His family member, He is your Father and the smile in your heart and on your face is real! You could not be more blessed!
