by lighthouse | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 8:20-21 “Peter answered,’May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.'” This fellow (his name was Simon) totally misunderstood God. That mindset is not unusual. God wants our heart. That is it. Anything else is already owned by God and is useless to Him. Love is the key word and that comes only from the heart. Though intangible, it is the greatest gift God gives and is the greatest gift we can give to Him. Nothing else matters. Give Him your heart and all other blessings will follow.
by lighthouse | Feb 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 8:3 “But Saul began to destroy the church. Going house to house, he dragged off men and women andput them in prison.” Saul was as evil as evil gets. The passage above describes Saul’s activities after he encouraged the stoning of Stephen, which happened only because Stephen was faith filled. Saul changed. Saul became Paul, the author of approximately half of the New Testament. The same loving God who forgave and directed Saul/Paul’s life forgives you and me and directs your and my purposeful lives. Forgiveness certainly matters.
by lighthouse | Feb 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 7:59-60 “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive me spirit.’ Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he fell asleep.” Stephen is the best example there is of a faithful child of God who is concerned for his own eternity and for the eternal life of others–even his supposed enemies. What can you and I learn? 1. Always be prepared to meet your Savior 2. Have a sincere care for others that they too know their Father. That is the life of a Christian! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 7:39 “But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.” Whenever a person’s heart does not respect and honor the true God only turmoil and chaos can result. There is no peace when a person’s heart rejects the true God. Is that why the world is in a state of turmoil and disarray? Absolutely! When man places himself at center stage the result is catastrophic. Placing God at the center of our lives brings peace and prosperity.
by lighthouse | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 7:30 “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.” How world history and how your and my history unfolds is all under God’s control. Has God been preparing you years ago for something that will transpire today or sometime in the future and has He done so many times in your past? All we know is God is in control and we should live our lives with the constant thought–God use me a your faithful servant to accomplish whatever your will is, always to your glory and honor.
by lighthouse | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 7:21 “When he was placed outside, Pharoah’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son.” Moses was to die but God had a purpose for him which changed the history of the world. What purpose does God have for your life? There definitely is a purpose for every faith filled Christian. That purpose is not to acquire as many assets as possible or to gain some amount of recognition—that purpose is to serve and give glory to Him. Be a humble child of His and fulfill His purpose for your life.
