by lighthouse | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 10:43 “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Our Heavenly Father demands perfection to be with Him. God knew you and I and everyone else could never accomplish perfection—we needed help. The solution?—send His Son to be our Advocate. Through Jesus each of us could receive forgiveness and stand before our God with both forgiveness and perfection. So, why do we dwell on our errors (sins) of the past? Answer=We shouldn’t. Be faith filled and enjoy the love of our Savior.
by lighthouse | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:34-35 “Then Peter began to speak; ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.'” God wants all persons to be blessed by Him and share eternal life with Him. Even though that is the truth many on this earth choose not to believe Him and are and will in the future suffer the consequences of their beliefs. Man has a free will and even though God is love many foolishly reject Him. He is our loving Father and we pray to stay faith filled in honoring Him.
by lighthouse | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:40a “Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed…” Peter knew the power of prayer. He knew the power of humility. He knew the power of having a concentrated presence with only himself and his God. Peter had full confidence in God’s power to answer his request as his God saw was appropriate. Peter was one with God. Lesson: Pray like Peter.
by lighthouse | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:31 “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.” After his conversion Paul showed his life as being full of the grace of God. He spoke God’s truth while he lived God’s truth. The community where he lived and spoke understood the huge advantage of living and sharing the Gospel. The people lived enjoying the peace and security and forgiveness only God can provide. Is that a lesson for you and me and all our Christian community? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:22 “Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.” The Biblical account of Saul can only be described as miraculous. A hater was turned into a lover. An enemy was turned into a friend. A person hell bound became a person heaven bound. God entered Saul’s life and not only did his name change, his life changed. God has entered your life and my life—what is the change? How is God using you and me to accomplish His purpose?
by lighthouse | Feb 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 8:30b-31 “…’Do you understand what you are reading?’ Philip asked. ‘How can I,’ he said, ‘unless someone explains it to me?’ So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.” We all have short times in life where God has a purpose for us. We should always be ready to serve our Heavenly Father. We should always be ready to serve, explain, donate, lead or follow as we serve others who need our help even as we are ultimately serving our Savior.
