by lighthouse | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Philemon 1:3 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” To all of you who read these devotional thoughts: Grace and peace from our God–our Savior be to you. How are you doing today? God, our Father, is going to make your day great! Enjoy His presence! Paul’s wonderful way to start this letter–Our wonderful way to start our day–today and everyday.
by lighthouse | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 28:31 “Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul was a visitor in Rome who was directed by his Father. Rome was not a Christian city with multiple Christian churches. Yet, Paul did not live in fear while he taught and confessed truths of His Savior. Paul knew the truth and knew others had to learn about the One True God. Whether his words were approved or not he confessed what he knew was truth. Certainly you and I can learn from Paul and confess the same truths Paul boldly confessed.
by lighthouse | Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 27:25&44b “So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. …in this way everyone reached land in safety.” For days a storm raged. Paul was a faith filled prisoner on board the ship. God told Paul all would survive the storm because He was in control. All did survive just as God promised. God’s Word never fails. Those 4 words direct every Christian’s life. Apply the content of those words to yourself and live securely in our Savior’s arms. God’s Word never fails. Pray for Marilyn as she is having surgery today. She needs assurance God is both faithful and at her side. And no matter what—All is well.
by lighthouse | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 26:25 “‘I am nor insane, most excellent Festus,’ Paul replied, ‘What I am saying is true and reasonable.”‘ Christianity to the world of unbelievers in insanity. God created this world with all its intricacy in 6 days is unreasonable to them. Jesus rising from the dead is impossible they think. Eternity is real and to go to heaven requires a faith in Jesus as our Savior is ludicrous are their thoughts. The Bible contains God’s truth is an imaginary mentality they think. Marriage between a man and woman is archaic thinking they think. A woman’s right to choose is obvious in their mistaken minds. And so the world continues in false belief. It is wonderful to be a Christian and believe Truth as our God speaks to us His words of Truth. Have a great weekend. A special prayer request for Angela’s mother-in-law as she is very ill.
by lighthouse | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 21:13 “Then Paul answered, ‘Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”‘ Paul, like you and I know life on this earth is only temporary while Heaven is our Home. To represent our Savior throughout our life is the most important thing we can do. If that means we lose our life on this earth for His sake—so be it. We should never be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. God, help us to always live this truth.
by lighthouse | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 5:c “…and there on the beach we knelt to pray.” It was very usual for Paul to travel by ship and before he boarded the ship he would both say goodby to friends and kneel on the beach and pray. He and his companions and friends displayed utmost humility and reverence. Have you or I ever practiced the same gesture? Even in the solitude of our private homes? Would you or I consider such?
