by lighthouse | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 10:13b “…And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” Never, in life will God desert you. Always, in life God is faithful. Have you ever asked yourself—why does God love me? What have I done which causes Him to shower blessings on me, love me, die for me and wants to bring me to live with Him forever in Heaven? The answer is—-you and I have done absolutely nothing. He created you and me. He knew you and me before He created this world and He wants you and me to be with Him eternally. He is the answer, not you or me. We could not worship and praise a more wonderful and loving Heavenly Father.
by lighthouse | Sep 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 9:25 “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” To receive the rewards or blessings on this earth through using our God given talents is admirable and enjoyable, but as the vision goes–no one leaves this earth followed by a U-Haul. We all live to hear the wonderful words as we enter Heaven—“well done, good and faithful servant;” or whatever words God chooses as He welcomes us and we gain our eternal crown. That crown motivates you and me to run the race and to run with all our heart.
by lighthouse | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 8:6 “yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.” The world thrives on gods that have no eternal value. The god of self, the god of wealth, the god of popularity, the god of education, the god of untold numbers of idols and the list of gods throughout history is endless. Wood, metal or stone are worshipped as if they were real. As Christians, we honor and praise only one Triune God. What an honor it is to eliminate all the worldly confusion of gods and know the only one true God. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 8:3 “But the man who loves God is known by God.” God is loved by you. Why is that important? Answer: Your name is written in His Book of Life. There is nothing more important. How great it is to know you will never have a bad day! Your and my life will not be perfect and trouble free, yet you and I live in the comfort and security provided by our Savior walking by our side. We live a constant miracle.
by lighthouse | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 7:23 “You were bought at a price, do not become slaves of men.” Jesus bought each of us with His life, His death and His resurrection. Our sin became His. We are now free to live in total freedom knowing our life on earth and eternally is without the devastating burden of wondering how to please our God through some kind of good works. Freedom to enjoy life and eternity—what a fantastic blessing! Why would we ever trade that by listening to others and becoming slaves to earthly thinking? Freedom provided by God or the slavery of man promoted earthly pleasures—we all make a choice—which do you choose?
