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 reference. Have you or I ever practiced the same gesture? Even in the solitude of our private homes? Would you or I consider such?
by lighthouse | Apr 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:33 “I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.” Paul wants us to learn from his example. He was not jealous of others and their belongings or wealth. He was blessed while on this earth and compared himself to no one. You and I are blessed and are to use our individual talents to serve our God and mankind. To live to accumulate stuff is a most foolish way to live as there is never enough stuff. Use your talents. Live to serve and life will be successful and satisfying. Our home in Heaven is waiting where luxury never seen on this earth will be ours.
by lighthouse | Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:30 “Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.” Some individuals are so ego inflated that they have others infected with a philosophy not aligned with our God’s message of truth. To always be aware of incorrect thinking one must study Scripture and weigh every philosophy against God’s truth. We have allowed man’s thinking to so pervert our society that such things as marriage and childbirth have become wildly disgraced while our God’s clear words become ignored. We, as our God’s disciples, have a responsibility to both study His Word and continually defend His truth wherever we go.
by lighthouse | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:28 “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God which he bought with his own blood.” We are all in a responsible leadership position, whether it is with our children or grandchildren or Sunday school class or anywhere where we represent our God as His disciples. It is always your and my responsibility to think, live and act as is appropriate for a shepherd in leading His sheep. Obviously, this is not at all a paid and formal position but rather simply the mentality of anyone who defines themselves as a Christian. To represent is as important as important gets. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish hte race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.” Paul knew God had given him a purpose for living and that purpose was to spread the gospel and explain what the grace of God was all about. That is not a common thought. If you or I were to be asked—what is the purpose of your or my life—would your or my answer be similiar? You and I have to have a continual conversation with our Heavenly Father so we never lose the reason for living.
by lighthouse | Apr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 18:21m “…if it is God’s will…” This part of this verse is a constant thought on every Christian’s mind in making any and every decision he/she makes. If this thought is not included in all activities, a person is flying with a broken wing and will definitely crash at some time. God, how do you want me to proceed or help me solve this problem. With this mentality a person can live with the confidence only God can provide. Think this might not be true? Two examples: 1. How full are our jails? 2. Are addictions on the increase or decrease?All because this thought is not considered by many.
