by lighthouse | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 20:15b “‘…Who is it you are looking for?'” What is it that drives you and me? Intelligence? Attractiveness? Wealth? Popularity? Power? These are all achievable and they can all be wonderful blessings. What drives you and me? Answer: Our Savior’s love for us and our love for our Savior. All the other desires fade and never produce an enduring satisfaction. Jesus asked Mary the same question He asks you and me. The answer couldn’t have been more obvious, but Mary’s tears blurred the answer. How about you and me? Do we live with blurred or clear vision? Use your God-given talents, but have clear vision.
by lighthouse | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:13 “They asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying?”‘ Mary was so sad. She did not realize–all is well. Don’t you and I find ourselves in the same situation? We become depressed and think we are facing the worst of times when actually we are in the midst of the best of times. A loved one dies, but really lives. We think bad is happening but really we are learning a valuable lesson. If our attitude is: God is in control, He only wants the best for us, He loves us dearly, He is either holding our hand or walking by our side or carrying us—all is well with my soul—we cannot help but live a contented, peaceful and secure life. Even in our sadness we have joy.
by lighthouse | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:26-27p “When Jesus saw his mother there,…he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman here is your son.’ and to the disciple, ‘here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.'” Jesus was suffering a torturous, humiliating and excruciatingly painful death, yet He knew His responsibilities as a son to care for His mother. Are you and I as attuned for caring for our parents as our Savior example? It is an honor and wonderful blessing my wife and I experience as our children care for us even as they raise their own children/family. God, thank you for wonderful children!
by lighthouse | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:23b&24a “This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. ‘Let’s not tear it,’ they said to one another,’ Let’s decide by lot who will get it.”‘ The Son of God was being humiliated and crucified. His earthly life was about over. 1/3 of Jesus’ purpose (His birth, death and resurrection) for the salvation of all of mankind was happening before the soldier’s eyes and they were concerned about ripping a piece of cloth. Can one be more blind? Do you and I ever become blind and live for the purpose of accumulating stuff instead of living to honor our Heavenly Father?
by lighthouse | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:24b “…This happened that the scriptures might be fulfilled…” The history of the world is summarized within the Bible. From Creation to Eternity God tells us His and our story. Nothing predicted by God has not happened exactly as He said it would. The world, just like your and my lives, has a purpose for its existence. It is important for you and me to listen to our God and pray that we live our lives and follow His intended purpose. Because of His love for each of us, nothing but good will be the result.
by lighthouse | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:16a “Here they crucified him…” Jesus had to be born. Jesus had to die. Jesus had to rise. Our Savior and Advocate suffered a painful and humiliating death only so you and I could live. There is no greater love. He has made it possible for us to be in the presence of our Heavenly Father as perfect adopted children because our Father demands perfection. We thank Him by living a life of service to Him.
