by lighthouse | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 4:20 “As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Peter and John were told to stop telling people about Jesus. They then said this simple statement. They could do nothing other than tell the truth. Aren’t you and I in the same position? You and I are obligated to speak the truth about all that our God has to say. We can’t do anything else! We cannot lie nor can we keep the truth to ourselves. How could we do anything else as His forgiven, loved, adopted children?
by lighthouse | Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” A modern cultural thought is–everyone, with very few exceptions, is going to heaven. That thought could not be further from the truth. Faith in Jesus as our perfect Advocate, is not only a hope for everyone who gains eternal life, it is the ONLY way to gain eternal life no matter what our weak desires might be. Salvation, which is desired by all, can only come to those who have a faith filled relationship with our loving Advocate Savior Jesus. There is only ONE way to be saved. This verse is extremely essential for truth to prevail. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Four example traits of the early Christian church members are the same you and I would do well in practicing today. The 2000 year spread doesn’t affect the value of these 4 activities. One: learning, understanding, studying God’s Word; Two; hanging out with fellow believers. In other words–having a Christian support and fellowship, conversation group; Three: celebrating communion and having get togethers (meals-parties) with fellow believers; Four: praying, talking with God- which is a natural as He is the One who loves you far beyond our understanding. Enjoy your Christian life!
by lighthouse | Mar 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 4:38-39a “Peter replied, ‘Repent, and be baptized, every one of you. In the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children…” God’s demands, His promises and His love never change. That statement is difficult for you and me to understand because our lives are constantly experiencing change. The God Adam, Abraham, David, Matthew, your Christian grandparents and you and I worship is the same. His truths never change. His promises are true and everlasting. A glorious eternity is waiting. What a wonderful God we cherish.
by lighthouse | Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 2:21 “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” These words were quoted by a New Testament prophet of an Old Testament prophet. You and I can quote these same words as the truth remains the same. There is no other way to spend life eternally in Heaven. This truth has been since the fall in the Garden of Eden and will never change. Know this truth. Believe this truth. Live this truth. Tell others this truth.
by lighthouse | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 1:26a “Then they prayed, ‘Lord, you know everyone’s heart…” You don’t know my heart and I don’t know your heart. Words and actions can be very deceiving. BUT with God nothing is hidden. He knows your heart felt motives. Your and my heart felt motives are what He sees and what only He can and does judge us by. If anything you or I do is for show, it is detrimental to a healthy heart. You and I have to ask the question—how is my heart? The answer is of ultra importance.
