by lighthouse | Jul 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 3:10 “For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.'” In this verse God is not talking about those who have a physical, mental or debilitating disability. God is talking about a person who is fully capable of working and is simply lazy. The rule is quite simple–work and eat–don’t work, don’t eat. It’s hard to get simpler than that!
by lighthouse | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 2:15 “So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or letter.” The Bible is not simply a book one goes to the library to get to read for pleasure because it might have some good ideas. You don’t go to Amazon and order it used to get a deal and maybe read it, maybe not. The Bible contains such valuable wisdom that your and my eternity is held within its grasp. Our Almighty God had His words written solely for our benefit. How foolish it is to ignore the life saving truths our God explains. Read, apply and enjoy His truths.
by lighthouse | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 2:12 “and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.” Many people in the world live for self-pleasure. Isn’t that what a happy life is all about? Why would anyone prioritize serving God and telling others of His grace while ignoring self-indulgence? Why? Because self-pleasure, self-indulgence or simply living life to please oneself is as temporary as temporary gets. Serving God is as long term as long term gets. Security and peace can be life long—even eternal. It is a simple matter of choosing wisdom over being foolish. Each of us makes a choice.
by lighthouse | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 1:12 “We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” You and I live glorifying/serving our God. He couldn’t do more for each of us than He has done. Our appreciation should be as evident as the sky is above the earth=nothing can be more obvious. Do others see that quality in us? We pray others do. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
II Thessalonians 1:8 “He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.” Many times one hears a person is in Heaven who did not follow Jesus and who lived a life other than the one way to gain eternal life with our Lord Jesus. Man does not determine where eternal life will be spent–God does. This passage is one of many where the thought of having a faith in Jesus is beyond critical for eternal life in Heaven. Salvation is dependent on knowing the Gospel message of our Lord and Savior. Your and my responsibility is to share that truth.
by lighthouse | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
I Thessalonians 5:15-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually. give thanks in all circumstances: for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Since the moment we came to faith–always–continually–in all circumstances–became our life. Rejoicing, praying and thanksgiving became your and my life. God didn’t write–in good times–He wrote–at all times. Is that difficult as we live life? Absolutely! When He explains as we live with Him in Heaven, we will understand. For now we believe and live with trust, hope and praise. We celebrate with thanksgiving every moment of every day.
