by lighthouse | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:26 “The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Jesus overcame even death through His resurrection. You and I will experience death if this world does not end first. After death we, because of the work of our Savior, will also experience a resurrection. We will become spiritual, live with our God forever and enjoy the happiness we have never experienced before. That is the greatest blessing which we are yet to receive. Death, man’s greatest fear, has been smashed/destroyed/demolished because of our beloved Savior. With faith we live in fear no more. A friend of mine has a prayer request: I got laid off from my job last Friday and my last day is Thursday this week. I’m viewing this as a time of opportunity to seek the Lord’s will for my life.I would appreciate prayers that stand in agreement for God’s will for me. Thanks,Marty
by lighthouse | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:20 “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” There is nothing more joyful than knowing our Savior was raised from the dead. No gift you will ever receive will make you happier. If Jesus had not risen our faith would be meaningless, BUT, He did rise so our faith is magnificent. Our life on this earth has meaning and purpose and eternity in Heaven is guaranteed. What better news can you hear on this Monday morning?
by lighthouse | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:10a “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect…” You and I are known and loved by our Heavenly Father and you and I in turn know and love God. That truth did not happen by accident and that fact carries responsibility. What is the effect that wonderful truth has on you and me? How do each of us take that responsibility and both live as He tells us and how do we share the Gospel? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:3-4 “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” The author of these words thought it was of ultra importance to pass on the most valuable truth known to man. Jesus lived, died and rose. Is there any other truth you or I can pass on to our children, grandchildren, those we love or all the world than the story of our Savior? The telling of that story is our most important task and privilege on this earth.
by lighthouse | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 15:2 “By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.” The Good News all Christians enjoy is life saving. One can have all the wealth of this world and experience all the pleasures of this world while never knowing the saving truth of the Gospel and his/her life on this earth will have been meaningless no matter seeming accomplishments. Knowing the truth of The Gospel and enjoying the life of eternity with our Savior is by far the most valuable treasure one can possibly possess. Hold your Savior’s hand firmly–never let go!
by lighthouse | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
I Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Is faith ultra important for life with God? Absolutely! Is hope ultra important for life with God? Absolutely! What makes love greater than faith or hope? Can one have faith without love? No! Can one have hope without love? No! All three are essential ingredients. Yet love, God’s love, defines the other two–faith and hope. Is it that faith and hope are inner, personal attributes and love is both internal and external? Yes. One cannot truly appreciate either God or fellow mankind without love. Very, very interesting passage.
