by lighthouse | May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 1:9-10p “…We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you might live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way…” Our author wrote a prayer which could apply to all of us. We are all to live lives serving God and asking ourselves–are we doing the will of our God or serving our own will. Unfortunately, you and i need to be constantly reminded who to serve. We should always seek the knowledge and wisdom only God can provide. Contentedness comes from our God. Peace and wisdom come from God. Every Christian desires all 3.
by lighthouse | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 1:5-6parts “…faith…about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world…” A belief and total trust in God with zero doubt is a definition of faith as a Christian sees faith and as God describes faith should be. The people described in Colossians had such a faith. You and I should have the same. That faith allows us to enjoy the Gospel story. We therefore enjoy studying Scripture for therein lies the sweet Gospel story. We always want to learn what our God has to teach.
by lighthouse | May 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 1:3 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people” You and I have to ask ourselves — could this verse apply to us? The people being referred to had to be faith filled. They gave our God what He wants—their hearts. We ask ourselves—Are we giving God what He says matters to Him–our hearts? He has given us His—now you and I give Him ours. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 1:2b “…Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” You and I possess a lot. We have been blessed tremendously. We have family. We have possessions. We have an abundance of food. What we have been blessed with is endless. But, what if we were told we could have only 2 blessings. Would we be wise enough to choose grace and peace? Grace–so we can live with a firm foundation which only our Heavenly Father can provide–knowing we live as repentant, forgiven, loved, adopted children of God; and peace–so that we can live with no anxiety or depression or any negative mentality, but rather–relax, breath easily and enjoy all of God’s creation. Would you say grace and peace would be 2 excellent choices?
by lighthouse | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 28:31 “He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with boldness and without hindrance!” Paul’s courageous manner is an example for all of us. We call ourselves Christians and as such we represent our God on this earth. In all we do we represent our Savior. Always humble. Always honest. Always sincere. We are never to act any other way. We are His loved and adopted children. What an honor that is for all of us.
by lighthouse | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 23:12-13 “The next morning some Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. More than forty men were involved in this plot.” How could a group of mature men be so evil they would lie and conspire against the truths Paul was preaching to people in regard to eternal truths? These men were united. They were sincere. It appears they were willing to die rather than letting God’s grace be known. You and I have to carefully study our Bible so we are not fooled by seemingly united, sincere and desperate liars. Always we have to ask—what does God really say? What is truly truth? Without studying Scripture we also can be easily fooled.
