by lighthouse | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 2:8 “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” The world is full of philosophies which might or might not include correct man’s thinking and some moral thoughts. Man is easily fooled into thinking, especially in America, where we highly value freedom of life which includes freedom of thought. As Christians we have to evaluate all philosophy as to whether it is God thinking or simply man thinking. Man thinking might have some value but certainly not the absolute truth God wants us to make our own.
by lighthouse | May 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 1:22-23a “But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel.” Because of our Savior you and I are forgiven when we confess we need forgiveness and become faith filled loved adopted children of God. The difficult to understand truth happens–we become perfect before God and are heirs to eternal life. Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection become wonderful celebrations. Santa Claus and the Easter bunny only become distractions from the real meaning of Christmas and Easter. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Colossians 1:10b-11 “…bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.,” Our obligation to our loving God is to do good works. Our obligation is to study His Word and gain knowledge. Our God is the One who gives each of us endurance and patience so that perseverance becomes our middle name. What a privilege it is to honor and serve our Magnificent God.
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.
