by lighthouse | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 20:13a “They asked her,’Woman, why are you crying.”‘ Mary was heartbroken. Mary missed Jesus and she didn’t know where He was and didn’t realize she could have tears, but those tears would be tears of joy. Jesus had risen. You and I have also been very sad and heartbroken because we don’t really realize what has or is happening. We often are heartbroken when a loved one leaves this earth and goes to their Savior. We also should have tears, but tears of joy for our loved one because of the wonderful life they now live for all of eternity. This is easy to say but hard to do. We again need our Savior at our side.
by lighthouse | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 20:2b “…They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him.” The greatest event to ever happen–the Resurrection–was lost to Mary and soon to a couple disciples because their human thinking came to incorrect conclusions. Do you and I, at times, enjoy the comforting thought of our Savior walking by our side while holding our hand or carrying us while at other times we walk in fear of the unknown? All of us come to incorrect conclusions throughtout our lives. Never live in fear. Enjoy the wonderful confidence provided by our Heavenly Father 100% of our time and in all of life serve our loving Savior and each other.
by lighthouse | Nov 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:24b “…This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled…” God has stated with total accuracy past, present and future events. From prior to creation through His second coming God has presented Himself. Christians see, believe and look forward to the fulfillment of God’s promised predictions. There is no fear or doubt as to our future in heaven, only a faith filled knowledge of joyful certainty. Whether a person believes or not does not determine fulfillment. God’s Word alone determines fulfillment. Praise be to God.
by lighthouse | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:38a “‘What is truth,”’ retorted Pilate… Pilate was expressing the dilemma much of the world lives with. The dilemma goes from real and absolute truth, to every person’s truth is his/her truth, to there is no such thing as truth. Every faith filled Christian has been blessed to not be bothered with a questioning answer to the question. The truth is obvious. God’s Word is truth and the resurrection absolutely sealed that truth.
by lighthouse | Nov 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:37c “…Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” If only the world would listen to these words of our Savior. If you and I want to live successful lives we will listen carefully to these words and not only listen but also apply them to our daily walk. We are freely given the success formula yet we are continually tempted to listen to “successful” people who influence so many. Never be fooled–trust your Father and live very successful lives. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:29-30 “So Pilate came out to them and asked,’What charges are you bringing against this man?’ ‘If he were not a criminal,’ they replied, ‘we would not have handed him over to you.”‘ Jesus was as innocent as innocent gets. Jesus’ enemies both then and now cannot find fault in anything Jesus did or said, yet the desire of the world is to find fault for the sake appeasing themselves. One cannot be more foolish. Instead of recognizing the magnificence of our Savior and gaining a life of security and peace, a life of epicureanism seems to be the desire of many. That truth is the strangest truth known to man.
