by lighthouse | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 1:8 “He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.” Many times one hears a person is in Heaven who did not follow Jesus and who lived a life other than the one way to gain eternal life with our Lord Jesus. Man does not determine where eternal life will be spent–God does. This passage is one of many where the thought of having a faith in Jesus is beyond critical for eternal life in Heaven. Salvation is dependent on knowing the Gospel message of our Lord and Savior. Your and my responsibility is to share that truth.
by lighthouse | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 5:15-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually. give thanks in all circumstances: for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Since the moment we came to faith–always–continually–in all circumstances–became our life. Rejoicing, praying and thanksgiving became your and my life. God didn’t write–in good times–He wrote–at all times. Is that difficult as we live life? Absolutely! When He explains as we live with Him in Heaven, we will understand. For now we believe and live with trust, hope and praise. We celebrate with thanksgiving every moment of every day.
by lighthouse | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 4:7-8 “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” You and I cannot have two masters. Either we are our own master or God is our Master. One is seconds long in satisfaction while the other is secure and brings peace for a lifetime into eternity. We need our Savior’s help to be constantly aware of the short pleasure of earthly satisfaction. We fail is we let our human nature rule our lives. We thank God for living inside each of us and directing every step we take–both physically and mentally.
by lighthouse | Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 4:1 “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living.” WWJD was a popular bracelet a few years ago. It was an excellent constant reminder for especially teenagers to ask themselves the same question as this passage suggests. What would Jesus do? —-There couldn’t be a more appropriate question for each of us to ask ourselves every second of every day. As His children we enjoy following His instruction. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 2:13 “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God…” There is a huge difference between what you are reading right now and what you read a few seconds ago, the verse above. The first are the absolute words of truth while the second is human interpretation or understanding. The second is hopefully correct while the first is absolutely correct. When God speaks we listen very carefully and then apply His truth. What an extreme blessing it is to study Scripture–God’s Word.
